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Agencies Update #StopRansomware Advisory on ALPHV Blackcat

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Department of Health and Human Services issued an updated joint advisory #StopRansomware: ALPHV Blackcat.
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Rural Advocacy Agenda 2024

The AHA supports policies and legislation that enable rural hospitals to care for their communities. The Rural Advocacy Agenda outlines some key areas of focus for our 2024 advocacy agenda.

Medical Device Tax Next Steps

Advisory
The medical device excise tax is a feature of the Affordable Care Act. It is important to be knowledgeable about the tax and its effects.

Advisory: AHE Member Communication Regarding Ongoing CRE Outbreak Investigation

Advisory
Two very important updates regarding CRE and Shigella sonnei outbreak investigations.
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Senators Release 340B Discussion Draft & RFI

On Feb. 2, a bipartisan group of six senators released a draft bill called the Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future (SUSTAIN) 340B Act.
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Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule

The CMS Jan. 17 finalized new regulations intended to streamline and reduce the burden associated with health plan prior authorization processes.

CMS memo: Canopy and overhang sprinkler requirements

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This CMS memo clarifies policy on the use of the FSES when determining Life Safety Code compliance where canopies or overhangs are not sprinklered.
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Highlights of President Biden’s Executive Order on AI and Its Impact on Health Care

President Biden October 30 issued an Executive Order (EO) on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) that attempts to strike a balance between managing the risks and encouraging innovation.

Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule for CY 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Nov. 1 issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 final rule for the home health (HH) prospective payment system (PPS). New policies will generally be effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 2 issued its physician fee schedule (PFS) final rule for calendar year (CY) 2024. The rule also includes policies related to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and the Quality Payment Program (QPP), both of which were created by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015.