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FDA announces coming changes to premarket review of medical devices

The Food and Drug Administration intends to finalize guidance early next year on a new approach to its 510(k) program for pre-market review of medical devices.

HHS seeks input on how to improve HIPAA rules

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights will accept comments through Feb. 11 on potential changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rules to promote coordinated, value-based care.

Blog: Article on Charity Care Shortsighted

All hospitals and health systems, regardless of size, location and type of ownership, are deeply dedicated to caring for their patients and communities in a wide variety of ways. A report from May by the respected accounting firm EY demonstrates that for every dollar invested in non-profit hospitals and health systems through the federal tax exemption, nearly $9 in benefits is delivered back to communities.

Perspective: Advancing the Health of Communities is Central to Every Hospital’s Mission

Two studies released last week during Community Health Improvement Week highlight the tremendous value hospitals provide to benefit their communities.

CMS announces first penalties under hospital price transparency rule

CMS announced the first civil monetary penalties under its hospital price transparency rule.

Study: Hospital community benefits far exceed federal tax exemption for fiscal year 2019

An analysis by Ernst & Young, released today by the AHA, shows that tax-exempt hospitals and health systems provided almost nine times the value of their federal tax exemption in 2019.

AHA calls for increased CMS oversight, DOJ action to hold Medicare Advantage plans accountable

The AHA today urged swift action to hold MA plans accountable for inappropriately and illegally restricting access to medically necessary care.

AHA blog: Report on hospital community benefits misses mark

Responding to the Lown Institute’s latest report on hospital community benefits, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack notes that financial assistance is only one part of a hospital’s total community benefit.

Lown Institute Report on Hospital Community Benefits Misses Mark

All hospitals and health systems, regardless of size, location and type of ownership, are dedicated to caring for their patients and communities in a wide variety of ways.