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.
On May 4, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 217-213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A summary of the major provisions of the AHCA, including what is not addressed in the legislation, follows.
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 217-213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 27 issued proposed rules for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment systems (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2018. Highlights of the rules follow.
Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) late yesterday unveiled a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation that would repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Highlights of the rule are reviewed in the AHA Special Bulletin.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 14 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2018. Highlights of the proposed rule are in the Special Bulletin.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service April 13 issued a final rule designed to help increase participation in the Health Insurance Marketplaces. Highlights of the final rule are outlined in the attached Special Bulletin.
The CMS yesterday issued the final Medicare Advantage and Part D rates and payment polices for calendar year 2018.
House Leadership Cancels Vote on ACA Repeal Bill
House Republican leaders late March 20 unveiled changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation that would repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).