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MedPAC discusses PAC research, emergency care policies
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission today reviewed its upcoming research on payment for a defined episode of post-acute care, which augments its prior development of a common prospective payment system for home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term care hospitals mandated by Congress.
AHA honors 19 hospital volunteer programs
The AHA recently presented 2018 Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence to four extraordinary hospital volunteer programs for their positive impact on patients, hospitals, health systems and communities.
CMS announces average premiums for 2019 benchmark plans
The average premium for a benchmark plan at HealthCare.gov will decline 1.5 percent in 2019 to $406, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today.
CMS proposes to require drug manufacturers to disclose prices in ads
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a proposed rule aimed at increasing drug pr
CMS issues new guidance for states applying for Section 1332 waivers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Department of the Treasury today issued revised guidance for states seeking a Section 1332 waiver of certain Affordable Care Act requirements.
CMS announces Medicaid model for pregnant women with opioid disorders
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will launch a Medicaid payment model next fall that aims to improve care and reduce expenditures for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorders.
Court hears oral arguments in AHA challenge of Medicare appeals backlog
AHA and member hospitals yesterday told a federal court that court-ordered targets for reducing the backlog of Medicare appeals at the Administrative Law Judge level remain crucial for ensuring a maintenance of effort by the Department of Health and Human Services.
CMS reports on 2019 plans at HealthCare.gov; window-shopping begins
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today updated the window-shopping feature at HealthCare.gov to allow consumers to preview 2019 health plans and prices before open enrollment begins Nov. 1.
AHA-supported bill would expand data to improve maternal health
AHA today voiced support for the Maternal Health Accountability Act (S. 1112).
AHA lawsuit prompts HHS proposal to implement 340B ceiling price rule Jan. 1
The Department of Health and Human Services today proposed implementing on Jan. 1 its final rule on 340B drug ceiling prices and civil monetary penalties for manufacturers.