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Guidance Released on New Lobbying Disclosure Requirements
December 20, 2007
The guidance offers insights about complying with the new Lobbying Disclosure Act \(LDA\) requirements, using hypotheticals to illustrate how lobbyists and organizations, such as hospitals and hospital associations, that employ or otherwise engage lobbyists might meet the requirements of the LDA. Learn More
Hospital Quality Reporting Roadmap for 2008
December 19, 2007
This advisory provides details on the upcoming CMS measures for data collection or public reporting in 2008. Learn More
HHS Reports on Value-based Purchasing
December 05, 2007
The Department of Health and Human Services \(HHS\) recently released its report to Congress on value-based purchasing. Learn More
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors \(RACs\): An Update on Recent Activities
December 04, 2007
The Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor \(RAC\) program is authorized by Congress to identify improper Medicare payments - both overpayments and underpayments. RACs are paid on a contingency fee basis, receiving a percentage of the improper payments they identify and collect. RACs currently operate in five states, and current law requires the CMS to expand the program nationwide by 2010. Learn More
Medicare Outpatient PPS/ASC: The Final Rule for 2008
November 28, 2007
On November 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \(CMS\) released the outpatient prospective payment system \(OPPS\) final rule for calendar year 2008. Learn More
News
- AHA News Now: AHA comments on CoP proposed rule
- AHA News Now: Court finds three hospitals to be federal subcontractors
- AHA News Now: House Republicans release updated proposal to repeal SGR
- AHA News Now: IRS issues proposed rule on reporting requirements for charitable hospitals
- AHA News Now: OIG issues alert on physician-owned distributorships
- AHA Health Care Transformation Fellowship
2013 class now accepting applications. Deadline: April 15th - Comprehensive Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship
2013 class is currently accepting applications. - AHA Town Hall Interactive Webcasts
Recurring Schedule (Members Only) - Future AHA Annual Meeting Dates
Washington, D.C.