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CMS and ASPE Issue Draft Unified Post-acute Care Payment Model
The CMS and ASPE draft unified payment model for the four post-acute care (PAC) settings contains numerous fundamental flaws which render it unworkable for both patients and providers.
Special Bulletin: CMS Releases CY 2023 Home Health PPS Proposed Rule
While this rule includes no major changes to the structure of the HH PPS, the AHA is very concerned about the unprecedented behavioral offset the agency proposes — 6.9 percentage points — which it states is necessary to achieve budget neutral implementation of the Patient-driven Groupings Model (PDGM) case-mix system. In addition, we are extremely concerned with CMS’ proposed payment update of only 2.9%, given the extraordinary inflationary environment and continued labor and supply cost pressures HHAs face.
AHA Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
We expect that today’s decision will have practical impacts on hospitals and health systems, including on health care provided across state lines, EMTALA obligations, maternal health care, the clinician-patient relationship, medical education and access to care for individuals regardless of socioeconomic status.
AHA Letter for the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Medicare Advantage Plans
AHA expresses concerned about some MA plans’ inappropriate restrictions on beneficiary access to medically necessary care, including those highlighted in a recent report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG),
Comments to CMS on its FY 2023 Proposed Long-term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System
AHA's submitted the following comments on the fiscal year (FY) 2023 LTCH prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule to CMS.
Shortage of Infant Formula Abating, Hospitals and Health Systems Can Access Supplies
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf reported
yesterday in a call with AHA and other stakeholders that progress has been made in
addressing the shortage of infant formula.
AHA, Health Organizations Urge Congress to Bolster Children’s Hospitals GME Funding
Nearly 30 organizations, including the AHA, urge congressional appropriators to increase funding for the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education program to $718.8 million in fiscal year 2023.
AHA Voices Support for H.R.7236, Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act of 2022
AHA letter to Representatives Eshoo and Fitzpatrick, the AHA expressing support their legislation, H.R.7236, Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act of 2022.
AHA Summary of Hospital Inpatient PPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 18 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2023.
White House Releases FY 2023 Budget Request
President Biden today submitted to Congress his budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2023.