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CMS hospital IPPS final rule to increase payments by 2.9% for FY 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 1 issued a final rule that will increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.9% in fiscal year 2025, compared with FY 2024, for hospitals that are meaningful users of electronic health records and submit quality measure data.
AHA unveils revamped maternal and child health webpages
The AHA this week launched refreshed webpages dedicated to maternal and child health.
Organ Donation and Transplant Alliance launches new educational guide, workshop
The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance has created new resources for health care providers to encourage more organ donation and transplants.
House reauthorizes Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
The House May 15 passed legislation reauthorizing the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (H.R. 6960) for an additional five years, providing funding for equipment and training to help hospitals and paramedics treat pediatric emergencies.
HHS announces investigation of MA prior authorization use for post-acute care
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General last week announced its intent to investigate Medicare Advantage Organizations’ prior authorization denials for post-acute care after a qualifying hospital stay.
AHA comments on draft legislation to extend hospital-at-home program
Commenting last week on a discussion draft of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, which would extend the hospital-at-home program through 2027, AHA thanked the sponsors for their ongoing work to extend this innovative program and voiced support for its continuance.
CMS finalizes minimum staffing standards for nursing homes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 22 finalized minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid.