The AHA today voiced support for the Rural Hospital Support Act (S. 335), legislation that would make the Medicare-dependent Hospital program and low-volume adjustments permanent. It would also add an additional base year for MDHs to choose from when calculating their Medicare payments. The bill is sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Peter Welch, D-Vt.

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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…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a final rule that would increase Medicare rates by a net 2.3% in fiscal year 2027, compared with…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 27 released its Contract Year 2025 Part C and Part D Program Audit and Enforcement Report, outlining key…
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The AHA July 27 expressed support for the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 (S. 1482), legislation that would establish state-based nursing…