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Statement on CMS' Final Rules on Conditions of Participation, Regulatory Relief
May 10, 2012
Today's announcement provides some much-needed regulatory relief for an overburdened health care system. But CMS misses some important opportunities to further modernize the rules to better reflect how care is organized and delivered today. Learn More
AHA Position on Patient Portal
May 03, 2012
In a comment letter to CMS on the proposed rule for Stage 2 meaningful use, the AHA raised a question about a proposal to provide patients with the ability to view download and transmit large volumes of protected health information via the Internet through a "patient portal". Learn More
Statement on Proposed FY2013 IPPS Rule
April 25, 2012
We are deeply disappointed that CMS has proposed new coding cuts in the proposed IPPS rule which results in real payment reductions for hospital services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. CMS continues to use outdated data and a flawed methodology to put into place these cuts. Learn More
AHA Announces Annual Membership Meeting Awards
April 12, 2012
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has available through its website press releases highlighting several awards that the AHA and its affiliated organizations will present during its 2012 Annual Membership meeting in Washington. The releases can be found at http://www.aha.org. Learn More
AHA Award of Honor to be Presented to Ronald McDonald House Charities
April 12, 2012
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its Award of Honor to Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC ®), Oak Brook, Ill., for its efforts to improve the health of children and their families and its contribution to family-centered care. Learn More
News
- AHA News Now: CMS issues FAQ on insurance exchange approval process
- AHA News Now: Dual eligibles account for varying share of Medicaid enrollees by state
- AHA News Now: Georgia hospitals boost economy, but uncompensated costs grow
- AHA News Now: Report: Veterans and their families make up 4.8% of the nation's uninsured
- AHA News Now: Study: Individual coverage likely to improve for many under ACA
- AHA Town Hall Interactive Webcasts
Recurring Schedule (Members Only) - AHA-Health Forum Leadership Summit
July 19-21, 2012 (San Francisco)