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.
CMS yesterday issued two rules pertaining to long-term care hospitals.
CMS April 18 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system and long-term care hospital PPS proposed rule for fiscal year 2017.
CMS yesterday issued its 2017 Rate Announcement and Call Letter that implements final changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates and payment polices for calendar year 2017.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday issued a final rule applying certain provisions of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008 to Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicaid alternative benefit plans (ABPs) and the Children's Health…
House Leadership Delays Vote on ACA Repeal Bill
House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-GA) today unveiled the committees budget plan for fiscal year (FY) 2017, which would reduce Medicare spending by $449 billion and Medicaid and other health care spending by $1.03 trillion over 10 years.
On March 8, CMS issued a proposed rule to test new models for how Medicare Part B pays for prescription drugs provided in physician offices and hospital outpatient departments, and by durable medical equipment suppliers.
CMS Feb. 29 issued its final rule implementing standards that govern health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces for 2017.
CMS late Friday issued its advance notice of proposed changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D rates and payment polices for calendar year 2017.