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.

Late April 17, CMS issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year 2016.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 released a proposed rule modifying the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program for 2015 through 2017.
CMS Releases Final Medicare Advantage Payment and Policy Updates for 2016
Members of the House Republican and Democratic leadership this morning unveiled H.R. 2 legislation to permanently replace the Medicare physician sustainable growth rate formula.
CMS Releases proposed Medicare Advantage payment and policy updates for 2016
Monday, November 10, 2014 AHA to Host Call with CDC on Ebola Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. ET    
CDC Releases Updated Ebola Guidance for Protection of Health Care Workers