The AHA today released a one-page guide (link) to help hospital and health system leaders consider a global budget payment strategy to improve health care access and delivery in their community. The emerging strategy is one of nine identified by an AHA task force to help ensure access to care in vulnerable communities based on their unique needs, support structures and preferences. For more information, visit www.aha.org/EnsuringAccess.
 

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 5 published a final rule to codify the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program beginning in 2029. The…
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The estimated average monthly premium for Medicare Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans is $51 for 2027, a 50% increase from $34 in 2026, for enrollees…
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A new AHA blog examines a Department of Health and Human Services issue brief that claims Medicaid hospital provider taxes increase employer-sponsored…
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A recent issue brief from the Department of Health and Human Services asserts that Medicaid hospital provider taxes raise employer-sponsored insurance premiums…
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Individuals and families can enroll in or change their health coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15. The AHA…
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The Department of Labor Oct. 29 finalized a rule designed to improve transparency of fees collected by pharmacy benefit managers. The rule requires PBMs to…