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CMS finalizes Medicare Advantage, Part D payment changes for CY 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today finalized proposed changes to Medicare Advantage plan capitation rates and Part C and Part D payment policies for calendar year 2024, which the agency estimates will increase MA plan revenues by an average 3.32% from 2023 to 2024.

Understanding Health Care Door Systems

Lunch & Learn | Understanding Health Care Door Systems | Allegion

NIH study supports starting buprenorphine in EDs for OUD patients using fentanyl

New results from an ongoing clinical trial provide strong evidence that emergency departments can safely start buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder without triggering withdrawal in people who use fentanyl, the National Institutes of Health reports.

Hospital Insurance Trust Fund solvent until 2031, Medicare trustees project

The Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will have sufficient funds to pay full benefits until 2031, according to the latest annual report by the Medicare Board of Trustees.

CMS: COVID-19 waivers to remain in effect through May 11

If President Biden signs as expected Congress’ joint resolution ending the COVID-19 national emergency immediately, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 waivers and flexibilities will remain in place through May 11 as planned.

Making Progress on Health Equity … But We Must Do More

One year ago, we asked hospitals and health systems to participate in an important effort – AHA’s Health Equity Roadmap.
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Mitigating Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Loss as the Public Health Emergency Unwinds

THE CHALLENGE Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are facing the most significant coverage challenge in more than a decade.
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Out of Touch with Reality: AHA Pushes Back on Editorial in Washington Post Calling for Medicare Cuts to Hospitals

The editorial board of The Washington Post has published an opinion piece calling for payment cuts to hospitals and health systems as part of efforts to stabilize the Medicare program.

Furniture makers answer many hospital challenges

New features address budgetary, cleanability, durability and other needs trending in health care

CMS releases guidance to help hospitals improve quality performance

The revised interpretive guidelines promote consistent implementation and oversight of the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement requirement