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CMS issues toolkit on behavioral health services for children in Medicaid, CHIP
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a toolkit that outlines strategies for states to strengthen access to behavioral health services for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
CMS announces state distribution of $50 billion in rural health funds
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 29 announced $50 billion in funds awarded to all 50 states through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Gearing Up for a Busy Fall as We Urge Congress to Support Hospitals and Protect Access to Care
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., this week facing a long list of things to do,
House passes appropriations package for health care funding, extends key health care provisions
The House Jan.
Supporting Access to Care in Rural Communities
More than 57 million rural Americans depend on their hospital not only as an important source of care but also as a critical component of their area's economic and social framework. Rural hospitals also face the same difficulties shared by many hospitals — including financial stress, workforce shortages, and inadequate reimbursement from government payers like Medicare and Medicaid, just to name a few. The AHA is engaged in many advocacy efforts to support rural hospitals and ensure access to care in rural communities.
Chair File: Inside the Shutdown and Other Key 2025 Priorities
This week brings the fourth week of the federal government shutdown as Congress has yet to pass legislation to fund the government.
House Education and Workforce Committee holds hearing on contracting provisions, telehealth legislation
The House Education and Workforce Committee advanced several bills today, including legislation that would empower commercial insurance companies at the expense of patients and a bill that would ban facility fees for telehealth visits.
AHA highlights key health care priorities for House, Senate leaders to address by end of year
The AHA detailed its key health care priorities for the remainder of the year in comments to House and Senate majority and minority leaders Sept. 15.
Health Plan Accountability Update - October 2024
CMS released a new complaint process for providers seeking assistance from the agency in resolving Medicare Advantage claims issues.
Connect with Your Lawmakers and Urge Them to Protect Access to Care
House members are back in their districts for the August recess and senators are likely to return to their states soon.