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Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for CY 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) June 30 issued its proposed rule for the calendar year (CY) 2026 home health (HH) prospective payment system (PPS). Comments are due Sept. 2, and a final rule is expected around Nov. 1. New policies would generally be effective Jan. 1, 2026.
FDA Rescinds the Laboratory Developed Test Final Regulation
The AHA appreciates that the FDA and the federal district court have acknowledged the unique value and safety of laboratory tests developed by hospitals and health systems for direct use in patient care.
Critical Health Care Priorities for Hospitals and Health Systems Included in Year-end Legislative Package
The House of Representatives today filed the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, a bill to fund the government through March 14, 2025, provide disaster relief and address a number of provisions that affect hospitals and health systems, including many the AHA strongly advocated for throughout the year.
CMS proposes increasing Medicare hospital outpatient department payment rates by 2.4% in CY 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 15 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in calendar year 2026 compared to 2025.
AHA Comments on HHS RFI on MAHA Initiative
AHA comments on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services request for information to ensure lawful regulation and unleash innovation to promote better health.
AHA Releases 2025 Advocacy Agenda; New AHA, Coalition Advertising
The AHA today released its 2025 Advocacy Agenda, which contains the association’s key priorities for Congress, the Administration, regulatory agencies and courts.
With Congressional Action Limited, Administration Releases Flurry of Health Care Regulations
During the last two weeks we have seen a flurry of regulatory activity affecting hospitals and health care providers, and we expect that trend to continue for the next several months.
Keeping Congress Focused on Protecting Access to Care
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., next week following the summer recess, and lawmakers can expect a busy fall as they face a full plate of issues that need action.