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.
House Leadership Cancels Vote on ACA Repeal Bill
House Republican leaders late March 20 unveiled changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation that would repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The AHA is launching a television ad urging Congress to protect health coverage for the most vulnerable as it considers legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
On March 6, House Republican leaders unveiled a legislative package to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Today, draft legislative language became public regarding potential Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal and replace legislation that may be considered by the House. This Bulletin summarizes major parts of the bill.
The CMS today issued a proposed rule designed to increase participation in the Health Insurance Marketplaces.
CMS yesterday issued its advance notice of proposed changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D rates and payment polices for calendar year (CY) 2018. The notice includes the preliminary estimates of the national per capita MA growth percentage and Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) growth percentage…
The HHS Jan. 13 issued a final rule that makes changes to the procedures for Administrative Law Judge appeals of payment and coverage determinations for items and services provided to Medicare beneficiaries, in addition to other Medicare appeals.
The CMS today released a final rule limiting states ability to increase or create new pass-through payments for hospitals, physicians or nursing homes under Medicaid managed care contracts.
In recent weeks, the CMS released two important documents that further clarify the agencys site-neutral payment policy for certain off-campus provider-based departments of a hospital.