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The Senate May 22 voted 62 to 37 to approve major trade legislation, H.R.1314, which would impose additional sequestration cuts on Medicare.
An estimated 9.4 million fewer Americans reported problems paying medical bills 18 months after the opening of the Health Insurance Marketplace, according to the Urban Institute’s latest Health Reform Monitoring Survey. The share of adults under 65 who reported problems paying family medical…
The Government Accountability Office yesterday appointed one new member and five existing members to three-year terms on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, and designated the commission chair. The new member is Susan Thompson, R.N., senior vice president of integration and optimization…
Hospitals and others are invited to apply through Aug. 10 for the 2016 Circle of Life Awards, recognizing innovative initiatives and programs for palliative and end-of-life care. In particular, the award seeks to honor programs that can be models for other health care organizations working to…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today voted 51-0 to approve an amended version of the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6). Reductions to payments for hospital services were not included as an offset in the final package. In addition, the bill does not include changes to the 340B Drug…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a final rule on oversight of CMS-approved accreditation programs. The final rule amends the regulations for how national Accrediting Organizations apply for and maintain accreditation programs through which health care providers may…
Notices of intent to apply to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program beginning Jan. 1 are due May 29. Eligible hospitals and other care providers and suppliers may participate in the program by creating or participating in an accountable care organization. CMS will review the MSSP…
It’s time for regulators to recognize the changing health care landscape and remove obstacles on the road to collaboration, according to an AHA advertorial published today in the Wall Street Journal. “Our health care system is like a hybrid engine sitting on a vintage chassis,…
A cyber attack against a database at health insurer CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield serves as another potent reminder to hospitals and other health care organizations of the importance of ongoing initiatives to prevent and protect against cybersecurity risks.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today voted 51-0 to approve H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act. The cost of the $13 billion legislation is not offset by cuts in payments for hospital services – a concern that was expressed this week by the AHA in letters to the committee.