The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) May 20 issued a proposed rule that would implement certain statutory changes under Section 71116 of Public Law No. 119-21, the reconciliation bill passed in July 2025.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) May 15 released its 2027 final standards for the health insurance marketplaces, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees. Notably, the final rule allows for the certification of nonnetwork health plans as qualified health…
In celebration of National Hospital Week (May 10-16), the AHA is partnering with influencers and others to shine a spotlight on the incredible people who work in America’s hospitals and show up every day for their patients, communities and each other.
The Department of Education (DOE) April 30 issued a final rule that defined the terms “professional student” and “graduate student” for purposes of determining the amount of federal student loans available to students enrolled in certain degree programs.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 10 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 2 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2027 proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS).
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 2 issued its proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
he Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 10 issued a proposed rule for the inpatient and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment systems (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
The AHA and the West Health Institute today announced a new three-year initiative to help hospitals and health systems operationalize and scale proven technologies across care environments to improve patient outcomes and support care teams.
Mandatory participation in the expanded Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR-X) Model would present significant challenges, particularly for hospitals that lack the scale or financial capacity to make the necessary investments in care redesign.