http://www.aha.org/?ref=rss_whatsnew AHA.org - Our vision is a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health. en-us Copyright 2012 American Hospital Association Wed, 16 May 2012 9:15:30 CDT http://www.aha.org/?ref=rss_whatsnew http://i.aha.org/inc-aha/i/aha-logo-plain.gif 104 61 http://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120515-cl-idc10-cm.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120515-cl-idc10-cm.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA comments to CMS regarding comment on the proposed rule to revise the compliance date from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014 for the International Classification of Diseases 10th Edition (ICD-10) for the Clinical Modification and Procedure Coding System sections of the ICD-10 code list.Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/tools-resources/advisory/2012/120514-member-adv.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/tools-resources/advisory/2012/120514-member-adv.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is facing increasing pressure from the president and Congress to reduce improper provider payments in Medicare and Medicaid.Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120511-aha-let-update-irs.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120511-aha-let-update-irs.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewThe AHA asks the IRS today to revise and update irs rules on the use of tax-exempt bond proceeds in light of the new requirements and incentives.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/tools-resources/advisory/2012/120510-member-adv.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/tools-resources/advisory/2012/120510-member-adv.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA Board Updates Principles and Guidelines on Hospital Billing and Collection PracticesThu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120510-2012.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120510-2012.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released a final regulation to revise the existing Conditions of Participation for hospitals and critical access hospitals. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120510-let-healthorgs-houseenergycom.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120510-let-healthorgs-houseenergycom.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA, other health organizations express support of House Energy Commerce Committee's efforts to address drug shortage crisis.Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120510-let-pollack-OGC.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120510-let-pollack-OGC.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA Letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Regulations Division, Office of the General Counsel regarding HUD's proposed increase to its multifamily and health care mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) as announced in the referenced Federal Register notice.Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/presscenter/pressrel/2012/120510-pr-coprule.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/presscenter/pressrel/2012/120510-pr-coprule.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewToday'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. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120508-cl-tax-med-dev.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120508-cl-tax-med-dev.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewThe American Hospital Association, the FAH, CHA, HSCA and AHRMM submit comments in response to the IRS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Public Hearing on Taxable Medical Devices.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120507-cl-hhs0991AB82.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120507-cl-hhs0991AB82.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewthe notice of proposed rulemaking specifying the standards, implementation specifications and certification criteria for electronic health record EHR technology published in the March 7 Federal Register.Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/presscenter/pressrel/2012/120503-pr-portal.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/presscenter/pressrel/2012/120503-pr-portal.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewIn 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".Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/alert/2012/120430-raa.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/alert/2012/120430-raa.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA comments to the CMS expressing concerns that its proposed rule defining "meaningful use" of electronic health records for Stage 2 of the Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive programs could stand in the way of a successful program to support widespread adoption by all hospitals.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/content/12/120427-aha-amici-brief.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/content/12/120427-aha-amici-brief.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewThe AHA filed an amicus brief on Friday urging that in resolving a lawsuit challenging CMS policy on Medicare payment for Observation stays, the court be sensitive to the difficult situation hospitals find themselves in being caught in a tug-of-war between beneficiaries and the government over the appropriate use of "observation."Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120430-cl-cms0044p.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120430-cl-cms0044p.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA comment letter to CMS regarding Electronic Health Record Incentive Program - Stage 2 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.orgadvocacy-issues/letter/2012/120425-healthorgs-harkin-enzi.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.orgadvocacy-issues/letter/2012/120425-healthorgs-harkin-enzi.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA and organizations representing clinicians, hospitals, and patient advocacy groups letter to Sens. Harkin and Enzi epxressing support of their efforts to address the drug shortage crisis.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/presscenter/pressrel/2012/120425-pr-proposedipps.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/presscenter/pressrel/2012/120425-pr-proposedipps.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewWe 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. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120425-bulletin.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120425-bulletin.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on April 24, 2012, issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for fiscal year 2013.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120424-bulletin-ltch.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120424-bulletin-ltch.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year 2013. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120424-bulletin.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/bulletin/2012/120424-bulletin.shtml?ref=rss_whatsnewThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2013. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120423-let-aha-ashhra-enzi.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewhttp://www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/letter/2012/120423-let-aha-ashhra-enzi.pdf?ref=rss_whatsnewAHA, ASHHRA letter to Senator Michael B. Enzi expressing strong support for S. J. Resolution 36, which provides for congressional disapproval and nullification of the National Labor Relations Board's rule that substantially changes procedures for union representation elections.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST