Special Bulletin
The American Hospital Association (AHA) sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
House Democrats last night unveiled a new version of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act – a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The House voted on the original HEROES Act in May, which included a number of provisions that would directly affect health care…
The AHA today urged the Department of Health and Human Services to reinstate the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements outlined in its June 19 frequently asked question that defined both expenses and lost revenues attributable to COVID-19.
Special 75-minute call begins at 1 p.m. ET
The AHA is hosting calls for all hospital and health system leaders to provide the latest information on and answer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. The next call is Thursday, Sept. 24 from 1-2:15-p.m. ET.
AHA Board Chair Melinda Estes, M.D., AHA…
This Special Bulletin informs the members of AHA’s video discussion of the new U.S. Supreme Court vacancy.
The House Appropriations Committee today released a continuing resolution that, in general, extends current government funding levels through Dec. 11.
AHA General Counsel Melinda Reid Hatton and acclaimed appellate litigator Cate Stetson, a partner at law firm Hogan Lovells, discuss Justice Ginsburg’s contribution to the Supreme Court and justice in America, the legal challenges facing the Affordable Care Act, and lawsuits that could affect…
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sept. 19 released a notice outlining reporting requirements for providers that received Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Sept. 18 issued a final rule implementing a new CMMI payment model named the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices (ETC) model.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Sept. 18 issued a final rule establishing a new alternative payment model (APM) for radiation oncology (RO) services delivered to Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries.
AHA is launching a COVID-19 vaccine resource hub to support hospitals and health systems.