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AHA podcast: The Impact of Prior Authorization on Clinicians and Patients
Andrea Preisler, AHA senior associate director of administrative simplification policy, Jennifer Cameron, executive director of patient access at Children's National Health System, and David Jacobson, M.D., division chief of blood and marrow transplantation at Children's National Hospital, discuss what the new prior authorization rule means for ensuring clinicians can do what they do best: take care of their patients.
Working Together to Stand Up and Speak Out to Protect Patient Access to Care
For nearly a quarter of a century, the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare, of which AHA is a founding member, has shared our agenda of fortifying patients’ access to high-quality health care — 24/7/365.
GAO report finds lack of oversight on Medicaid managed care plans’ prior authorization requirements for children
A report released May 29 by the Government Accountability Office found a lack of state oversight on Medicaid managed care plans’ use of prio
CDC blog with AHA, NIOSH, AHRQ underscores intersection of workplace violence, mental health and well-being
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention May 29 published a blog co-authored by AHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, highlighting efforts by federal agencies and the hospital field to address the mental health and well-being of health care workers following incidents of workplace violence.
AHA comments on inpatient psychiatric facility proposed rule for FY 2025
The AHA commented May 28 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for the inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system for fiscal year 2025, which would update the IPF payment rate by a net 2.6% compared to FY 2024.
CMS seeks comments on information associated with attestation requirements included in Medicaid managed care access rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking public comments until July 22 on the information requirements associated with attestation requirements included in the Medicaid managed care access rule.
Senate committee passes legislation on mental health, emergency pediatric services
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions May 23 passed legislation that included proposals on mental health and emergency pediatric services during a markup session.
AHA podcast: Providing Behavioral Health Support for Older Adults
Behavioral health conditions among older populations are often underrecognized, undertreated and stigmatized, according to the World Health Organization.
Delaware, Tennessee become first states to provide diapers through Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced the approval of Delaware and Tennessee as the first states to provide diapers to children covered by Medicaid.
Blog, infographic highlight how increasing drug prices and shortages are jeopardizing access to care
The AHA May 22 released a new infographic and blog highlighting how increasing drug prices and shortages are jeopardizing patient access to hospital care and exacerbating challenges hospitals are experiencing.