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A variety of public policy proposals to expand health coverage and contain costs have been suggested that are often characterized as “single payer” approaches. The most popular is often referred to as “Medicare for All.” Moreover, “Medicare for All” is a term that is used interchangeably, and could…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 23 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital PPS proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2020.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued the skilled nursing facility (SNF) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment systems (PPS) proposed rules for fiscal year (FY) 2020.
AHA Take: As finalized in last year’s rulemaking, a redesigned SNF PPS payment…
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 22 announced a new Primary Cares Initiative.
Many health systems are grappling with how to evolve their care delivery models, and which payment models can support their transformation goals. As hospitals develop a patient-centered value culture to achieve their transformation vision, they need to answer these 23 questions.
Hospitals are committed to increasing value and have taken steps to reduce cost, improve quality and enhance the patient experience. The 2018 AHA State of Value Survey shows that hospitals are committed to develop a culture where patient-centered value is a major focus for everyone in the…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 18 issued a final rule implementing the standards governing health plan issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces for 2020.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 17 issued a proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has taken on the goal of eliminating maternal mortality and reducing severe morbidity through our Better Health for Mothers and Babies initiative. As early partners in the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), we have championed reducing early-…