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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for CY 2014
On July 8, CMS released the outpatient prospective payment system and ambulatory surgical center proposed rule for calendar year 2014.
ACA Unclear on Whether Hospitals Must Participate in a Patient Safety Organization
AHA NOVA Awards honor effective, collaborative programs focused on improving community health status. The 2013 winners are:
The AHA-McKesson Quest for Quality prize honors hospitals that have a committed in a systemic manner to achieving the Institute of Medicine's six quality aims--safety, patient-centeredness, effectiveness, efficiency, equity and timeliness.
Yesterday, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published its final rule clarifying the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision that excludes orphan drugs for purchase under the 340B drug pricing program
America's hospitals play a vital role in their communities, providing not only access to needed health care services but also connections to health care coverage.
Addendum B. - Proposed OPPS Payment by HCPCS Code for CY 2014
On June 19, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a proposed rule with additional, mostly technical, standards for the operation of health insurance exchanges, also known as health insurance marketplaces, established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.