Special Bulletin
The American Hospital Association (AHA) sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury releases final rule limiting the sale of non-comprehensive health care coverage and promoting greater consumer understanding of their coverage options.
The CMS March 27 issued its proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and Centers for Medicare…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) March 15 issued an informational bulletin that provides information on actions states can take to provide relief to Medicaid providers affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care will now be known as the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare: Protecting 24/7 Care.
The Centers for Medicare…
The AHA has developed a series of recommendations for hospitals and health systems should they experience a cyberattack in their organization or with a third-party vendor. Hospitals and health systems should consult with their leadership and IT professionals to determine which if any course of…
In a letter sent yesterday to all providers, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and DOL Acting Secretary Julie A. Su asked for greater transparency and expedited payments to impacted providers, among other things.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) March 9 issued a notice formally announcing terms for hospitals, physicians and other providers impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack to apply for accelerated and advance payments (AAPs).
UnitedHealth Group late yesterday announced a series of updates on its response to the unprecedented cyberattack against its subsidiary Change Healthcare.