AHA yesterday submitted policy recommendations to House Ways and Means Committee leaders as they begin developing Medicare-related legislation to address the opioid crisis. The committee is seeking feedback on specific questions related to overprescribing, data tracking, beneficiary notification, provider education, and treatment options. AHA also has submitted recommendations to other committees of jurisdiction, as Congress plans to enact comprehensive legislation on opioids this spring. 

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The AHA Aug. 17 provided comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on its proposed rule to codify in regulation the Medicare Drug Price…
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The 2027 AHA Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in Orlando, Fla. Join fellow rural hospital CEOs, senior executives, clinical…
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Aug. 11 ruled to vacate certain regulations implementing how the No Surprises Act qualifying payment amount is calculated…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 7 released a procedural notice on its new pathway to expedite access to certain Food and Drug…
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Aug. 5 granted a motion for the AHA and the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of…
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Update: The Senate passed the continuing resolution Aug. 8 by a vote of 90-6 and one present vote. The Senate is expected to vote this week on its own…