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FCC Seeks Comments on Proposal for Connected Care Pilot Program
The Federal Communications Commission today agreed to seek comments for 30 days on creating a new $100 million Connected Care Pilot Program to support telehealth for low-income Americans, especially those living in rural areas and veterans.
Ensuring access to care in rural communities
As the 2019 chair of the AHA’s Section for Small or Rural Hospitals, I can attest that AHA is stepping up in a big way to grapple with the issues that affect many rural hospitals.
Senate Hearing Examines Rural Health Care Challenges, Opportunities
The Senate Finance Committee today held a hearing on “Rural Health Care in America: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Today is the Deadline for Hospitals to Apply for FY 2018 Low-volume Adjustment
The Bipartisan Budget Act retroactively extended the enhanced low-volume payment adjustment, which provides an add-on payment to qualifying low-volume hospitals to help improve access to care in rural areas.
Breaking: FCC Commissioners Approve Funding Increase for Rural Telehealth Program
The Federal Communications Commission commissioners have voted unanimously to approve Chairman Ajit Pai’s order that will increase funding for the Rural Health Care Program by $171 million, as urged by the AHA.
AHA Comments on FY 2019 IPPS Proposed Rule
The AHA today submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year 2019, offering key recommendations with respect to Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital payment, CAR T-cell therapy, rural hospitals, the wage index, hospital quality reporting and value programs, and electronic health information exchange.
FCC Chairman Proposes Funding Increase for Rural Telehealth Program
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai today, as urged by the AHA, asked his colleagues to approve quickly an order that would increase funding for the Rural Health Care Program by $171 million.
HRSA Announces Funding to Develop Rural Opioid Response Plans
Eligible organizations can apply through July 30 for up to $200,000 in fiscal year 2018 funding to develop opioid use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery plans for high-risk rural communities, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced.
Senate Hearing Examines Health Care Workforce Shortages
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee today held a hearing on how to address the growing shortage of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, especially in rural areas, as the U.S. population ages.
Nickels: Seize This Opportunity to Tell Your Story
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The timing of the AHA Annual Membership Meeting presents a “real opportunity to talk with yo