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HRSA Announces the Additional Phase 4 Provider Relief Fund Payments to Providers
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the release of an additional $1.75 billion in payments as part of the Phase 4 distribution of the Provider Relief Fund.
CHA Issues Summary of FY 2023 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the proposed rule updating the inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year 2023 recently issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on May 31.
CHA Issues Summary of FY 2023 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS Proposed Rule
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CHA has issued a members-only summary, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., of the fiscal year (FY) 2023 inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system proposed rule recently issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Comments on the proposed rule are due to CMS by 2 p.m. (PT) on May 31.
CHA Members Meet Virtually with Members of Congress
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) annual membership meeting is just a few weeks away. Traditionally, a feature of the meeting is an opportunity for hospitals to deliver important messages about their needs directly to members of Congress.
HHS Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity Practices and HIPAA Penalties
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The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights has issued a request for information on the security practices of covered entities and its determinations on fines, audits, and remedies to resolve potential violations of the 1996 HIPAA Security Rule.
IRS Issues Proposed Rule, Biden Signs Executive Order to Improve Health Coverage
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The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued a proposed rule to address the “family glitch” that inaccurately assesses the affordability of employer-sponsored coverage, impacting eligibility for marketplace subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
CMS Terminates Certain COVID-19 Blanket Waivers for Nursing Homes
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will end certain COVID-19 blanket waivers for nursing homes, with the specified waivers ending in either 30 or 60 days from April 7.
CMS Issues Final Rate Notice for 2023 MA and Part D Plans
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued final updates and changes to its Medicare Advantage and Part D payment methodologies for calendar year 2023.
Mass Shooting Reinforces Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
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With tens of thousands of gun deaths per year nationwide, it often feels like it’s just a matter of time before the wheel of tragedy stops close to home.
CMS Issues Updated No Surprises Act FAQs
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued two new No Surprises Act FAQs this week.
