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Home Health PPS

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).
Guides/Reports
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Comparison of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments and Independent Physician Offices

Site neutral payments may have adverse effects on Medicare patient access to care.
Press Releases
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AHA Statement on FY 2026 Final IPPS & LTCH Payment Rule

The AHA appreciates CMS’ recognition of the importance of an appropriate balance of burden and value in quality measurement programs, especially the sunsetting of the COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel measure. 
Guides/Reports
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Comparison of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments and Independent Physician Offices Among Cancer Patients

Site neutral payments may have adverse effects on Medicare cancer patient access to care.
Advocacy Alliance Update
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AHA Site-neutral Advocacy Alliance Bulletin -March 22, 2024

AHA responds to deeply flawed editorial.
News

CMS issues hospital IPPS final rule for FY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 31 issued a final rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.6% in fiscal year 2026, compared with FY 2025, for hospitals that are meaningful users of electronic health records and submit quality measure data. 
Letter/Comment
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AHA Details Legislative Priorities for Congressional Leaders

Hospitals and health systems are experiencing significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for the patients and communities they serve. As Congress begins to focus on its end-of-the-year work, America’s hospitals and health systems respectfully request that you consider the following priorities.
Advisory
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Long-term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Final Rule for FY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 31 issued a final rule for the inpatient and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment systems (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
Action Alert
Member

ACT NOW: Urge Your Members of Congress to Protect Medicaid and Other Crucial Programs

Congressional committees have begun marking up their portions of a reconciliation bill to enact key pieces of President Trump’s agenda.
Action Alert
Member Non-Fed

TAKE ACTION: Engage Lawmakers in August to Build Support for Key Priorities

It is important to engage with your lawmakers while they are home and discuss the impact that the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act and additional policy proposals that are under consideration will have on hospitals’ ability to provide care.