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House expected to consider CR to fund government through Sept. 30, extend key health care provisions
House Republican leaders March 8 unveiled a bill that would fund the federal government through Sept. 30 of this year, as well as extend certain key health care provisions that are set to expire at the end of March.
MedPAC recommends to Congress Medicare 2026 payment updates for inpatient, outpatient services
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission today voted to recommend that Congress update Medicare payment rates for hospital inpatient and outpatient services by the current law amount plus 1% for 20
Understanding the Health Care System
Key resources that will help users understand the health care system in the United States.
MedPAC discusses 2026 draft payment update recommendations
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Dec.
CAQH launches 2024 indexing survey tracking trends in electronic administrative transactions
The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare has launched its annual indexing survey for 2024, which tracks trends in the adoption of electronic transactions for routine administrative interactions between health care providers and health plans
Hospitals Are Economic Anchors in Their Communities 2017
In 2015, America’s hospitals treated 142 million people in their emergency departments, provided 581 million outpatient visits, performed almost 27 million surgeries and delivered nearly 4 million
AHA responds to study blaming hospital prices for societal issues
In a blog published June 24, the AHA responded to a study blaming hospital prices for a host of societal issues, including job losses outside of health care and increased suicide rates. The study, funded by Arnold Ventures, was highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article.
The Current State of Hospital Finances: Fall 2022 Update
Since the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic in March 2020, our nation’s hospitals and health systems have coped with intense pressure on staff and resources. Hospitals also are facing a host of other related challenges, including workforce shortages, supply disruptions, and rising expenses. These findings underscore the broad and serious threats America’s hospitals have faced and continue to face in 2022 caring for their communities throughout unprecedented challenges.