CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2024 IPPS Final Rule
CHA has issued a summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule. The policy and payment provisions in the final rule will be effective for FFY 2024 discharges, beginning Oct. 1.
HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination for Patients with Disabilities
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights released a proposed rule updating and clarifying requirements that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving financial assistance from the department, including health care.
CHA Issues Summary of Proposed Skilled-Nursing Facility Staffing Standards
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule that would establish new staffing standards for long-term care facilities, including skilled-nursing facilities.
CMS to Host Webinar on No Surprises Act Patient Protections
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a webinar to provide an overview of new patient protections and rights under the No Surprises Act.
CMS Issues Proposed Skilled-Nursing Facility Staffing Standards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule that would establish new staffing standards for long-term care facilities, including skilled-nursing facilities. Comments on the proposed rule are due Nov. 6.
CHA Comments on OPPS, Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rules
CHA has submitted comments on the calendar year (CY) 2024 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rules.
CHA Comments on Proposed OPPS 340B Remedy
CHA has submitted comments on the proposed remedy issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its 340B-acquired drug payment policy that was in effect from 2018-2022 for hospitals paid under the outpatient prospective payment system.
CHA Comments on CY 2024 Home Health PPS Proposed Rule
CHA submitted comments on the calendar year (CY) 2024 home health (HH) prospective payment system proposed rule. In the letter, CHA raised concerns about the impact of CMS’ proposed payment adjustments. CHA requested that CMS take steps to eliminate punitive and unwarranted decreases in reimbursement that have negatively impacted access to HH care. CHA specifically […]
Register for Upcoming DataGen Webinar on FFY 2024 IPPS Final Rule
CHA encourages members to register for DataGen’s webinar on the federal fiscal year 2024 inpatient prospective payment system final rule and analysis on Aug. 30 at noon (PT). Registration is required.
CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2024 Long-Term Care Hospital PPS Final Rule
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system (PPS) final rule.