Special Bulletin

The American Hospital Association (AHA)  sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.

June 27, CMS issued the calendar year 2017 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system.
Leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee today unveiled the Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016 (H.R. 5273), a sweeping bill containing numerous provisions affecting hospitals.
CMS late yesterday issued a proposed rule implementing key provisions of the new physician payment system required by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015.
CMS yesterday issued two rules pertaining to long-term care hospitals.
AHA Special Bulletin
CMS yesterday issued its 2017 Rate Announcement and Call Letter that implements final changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates and payment polices for calendar year 2017.