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CMS guidance details provider protections for health plan electronic claims payments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday issued guidance to clarify certain HIPAA protections and responsibilities.

How an Ohio Children’s Hospital Built Trust, Fulfilled Promises — and Improved Housing and Health in Its Communities

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is now implementing what we believe is a truly neighborhood-driven and co-designed community investment initiative in Columbus, Ohio.

OSHA assessing COVID-19 readiness at certain hospitals, skilled nursing facilities

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will conduct focused inspections through June 9 to assess compliance and readiness at certain hospitals and skilled nursing facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients, the agency announced.

FDA seeks input for future guidance on 3D printing at the point of care

The Food and Drug Administration released a discussion paper on 3D printing of medical devices at the point of care to facilitate input from stakeholders and others to inform future guidance. The agency will accept comments on the paper for 60 days.

CMS extends enforcement discretion for payer data exchange requirement

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will continue to exercise discretion in enforcing compliance with the payer-to-payer data exchange provisions of its 2020 final rule on interoperability and patient access until it finalizes future rulemaking to address implementation challenges, the agency announced. 

AHA comments on revised FDA guidance on hospital compounding

The AHA submitted comments on the Food and Drug Administration’s revised draft guidance on hospital and health system compounding under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 

CMS issues final guidance on hospital space-sharing arrangements

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released final guidance on hospital co-location with other hospitals or health care facilities.

Chair File: Hospitals and Community Benefit: The Stories Behind the Numbers

When we speak about hospitals and community benefit, it’s often a story focused on numbers. But it’s always about the people we serve. 

HHS issues workplace guidance on HIPAA and COVID-19 vaccination disclosure

The Department of Health and Human Services announced workplace guidance on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s applicability to disclosures and requests for information about whether a person has received a COVID-19 vaccine.

Joint Commission names next president and CEO

The Joint Commission today named as its next president and CEO effective March 1 Jonathan Perlin, M.D.