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Rural Regulatory Policy
Medicare policy changes and payment adjustments often have significant and problematic consequences for rural providers. AHA is sensitive to the administrative burden and cost created by rules that fail to consider the unique circumstances of small or rural community hospitals.
AHA to CMS: Recommendations for Reducing the Burden of Clinical Documentation
AHA recommends CMS actions to reduce burden of clinical documentation.
Estimated Impact Analysis of Site-neutral Provisions in the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378)
NEW: National and State Impacts of Site-neutral Provisions in the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378
Home Health PPS
The Balanced Budget Act of 1997, as amended by the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act (OCESAA) of 1999, called for the development and implementation of a prospective payment system (PPS) for Medicare home health services. The BBA put in place the interim payment system (IPS) until the PPS could be implemented.
AHA Comment Letter on Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy Rate in CMS' OPPS CY 2024 Final Rule
AHA letter expressing concern about a reduction of over 40% in reimbursement for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) that was published in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) final rule for calendar year (CY) 2024.
AHA 340B Alliance Bulletin: November 29, 2023
Following last year’s unanimous Supreme Court decision in favor of the AHA and others, the Department of Health and Human Services Nov. 2 issued a final rule outlining the agency’s remedy for the unlawful payment cuts to certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
AHA House Letter in Support of Bill That Would Extend Medicare Programs to Assist Rural Hospitals
November 27, 2023
AHA Comments on Ensuring Medicare Beneficiary Access to Telehealth Services and Ensuring Stability for Providers
AHA comments on ensuring Medicare beneficiary access to telehealth services and ensuring stability for providers.
Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule for CY 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Nov. 1 issued its calendar year (CY) 2024 final rule for the home health (HH) prospective payment system (PPS). New policies will generally be effective Jan. 1, 2024.
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule for CY 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 2 issued its physician fee schedule (PFS) final rule for calendar year (CY) 2024. The rule also includes policies related to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and the Quality Payment Program (QPP), both of which were created by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015.