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CMS to streamline QualityNet access for hospital quality reporting
Between April 7 and June 15, the Hospital Quality Reporting program will transition to a new QualityNet ID management security system called Health Care Quality Information Systems Access Roles and Profile (HARP), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced.
AHA calls for prior authorization quality measures for Medicare Advantage plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should develop prior authorization measures for the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Program to minimize care delays and protect patients from inappropriate care denials, AHA said in submitted comments.
Frequently Asked Questions: Public Charge and Our Patients
On Feb. 24, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began implementing new “public charge” rules for certain immigrants seeking to obtain lawful permanent residence (a green card) in the U.S. Several lawsuits challenging the rule are working through the courts. However, the new rules are now in effect in all states. These FAQs can be used to help answer patients’ questions and to connect patients to legal and other resources.
AHA Comments on 2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Advance Notice, Part II
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services's (CMS), Part II of the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Advance Notice. In particular, the AHA appreciates the CMS’ ongoing efforts to solicit stakeholder feedback on how to improve the MA Star Ratings Program, and we encourage the agency to develop and incorporate into that program measures related to prior authorization.
Using Community Health Workers to Expand Access in Rural Areas
On this Advancing Health podcast, John Supplitt, AHA senior director, speaks to two rural hospital leaders about the importance of implementing an effective community health worker program to expand health care access.
Growing List of Competitors Targets Physician Practices
A new AHA Center for Health Innovation Market Insights Report “Evolving Physician-Practice Ownership Models” explores the role of physicians at the center of the health care value equation, analyzes emerging investor types, strategic implications for hospitals and health systems and organizational threats and opportunities.
Hospitals treat patients from tornados in Tenn.
Hospitals have treated more than 150 people from tornadoes that swept through middle Tennessee, killing 22 people and causing widespread damage, according to news reports.
CMS issues state guidance on CHIP behavioral health coverage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued guidance to states implementing Section 5022 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018.
AHA comments on proposed rule for 2021 health plans, exchanges
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule on the standards governing health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces for 2021 includes a number of policies that could benefit patients by lowering drug prices and premiums, incentivizing use of high-value services and ensuring premium dollars are spent wisely, AHA said in submitted comments .
House panel holds hearing on bills to address substance use disorder
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing titled “Combatting an Epidemic: Legislation to Help Patients with Substance Use Disorders.”