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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

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

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. 
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AHA Advertorial: Doing Our Part to Control Costs and Improve Value for Patients

The affordability of health care services is one of the biggest concerns facing families, as well as employers and government. However, it is a challenge that hospitals and health systems are tackling head on. Hospitals are making care more affordable in four key ways.