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CMS issues FY 2020 proposed rule for skilled nursing facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services late Friday issued a proposed rule updating payment rates for skilled nursing facilities for fiscal year 2020.

CMS issues draft ligature risk guidance for psychiatric hospitals, units

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday released draft revised guidance to clarify its ligature risk policy, which pertains to environmental safeguards for patients at risk of harm to self or others.

Civica Rx opens Utah headquarters

Civica Rx, the not-for-profit generic drug company, officially opened its headquarters last week in Lehi, Utah.

Chairman’s File: Reimagining health care delivery

There is no doubt that enhanced convenience and customer service is where health care is headed.

Hospitals, health systems launch not-for-profit generic drug company

Several hospitals and health systems today officially established Civica Rx – a new not-for-profit generic drug company that will help patients by addressing shortages and high prices of lifesaving medications.

HHS extends deadline for comments on health IT rules

The Department of HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and CMS today extended the deadline to comment on their proposed rules to promote electronic health information exchange.

CMS proposes 2.7 percent payment increase for hospices in FY 2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a proposed rule to update the payment rates for hospices for fiscal year 2020.

ONC issues updated draft framework for trusted health information exchange

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology today released an updated Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement for the exchange of health information across networks.

AHA invites National Hospital Week video/photo submissions

As 2019 National Hospital Week approaches with the theme Celebrating Hope and Healing, the AHA invites hospitals and health systems to submit videos or photos highlighting the important role hospitals play in their communities.