CHA Submits Comments to Inform Future Public Charge Policies
CHA has submitted a comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to inform a future regulatory proposal on the public charge ground of inadmissibility. In the letter, CHA urges DHS to ensure future policies are clear, consistent, and do not cause undue fear among immigrant families accessing the public services available to them. […]
CHA Issues Summary of Part II of Surprise Medical Billing Regulation
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the second interim final rule with comment period implementing the No Surprises Act. Comments are due to the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury by 2 p.m. (PT) on Dec. 6.
CHA Comments on No Surprises Act Enforcement Provisions Proposed Rule
CHA commented on the proposed rule detailing the enforcement provisions related to the No Surprises Act (NSA). In the letter, CHA raises concerns about the promulgation of regulations related to enforcement actions before the full set of regulations required to implement the NSA’s core provisions have been produced. CHA also offers specific technical recommendations to ensure that providers have an appropriate opportunity to respond […]
Tri-Agencies Release Interim Final Rule on No Surprises Act Regulations
On Sept. 30, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury released an interim final rule providing additional regulations implementing the No Surprises Act.
CHA Issues Summary of No Surprises Act Enforcement Provisions Proposed Rule
CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule detailing the enforcement provisions related to the No Surprises Act
CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
CHA has issued a detailed summary of the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule. The policy and payment provisions in the final rule are effective for FFY 2022 discharges, beginning Oct. 1.
CHA Comments on CY 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule
CHA has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the calendar year 2022 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule.
CMS Seeks Additional Comments on Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened an additional 30-day comment period for the proposed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) review choice demonstration.
CHA Issues Summary of FFY 2022 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) 2022 long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system final rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The policy and payment provisions in the final rule are effective for FFY 2022 discharges, beginning Oct. 1.
CHA Issues Draft Comments on CY 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
CHA has issued a members-only copy of draft comments on the calendar year (CY) 2022 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) proposed rule. CHA encourages members to use the draft as a template for their own comments, which are due to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by 2 p.m. (PT) on Sept. 17.