Special Bulletin
The 黑料正能量 Association (AHA) sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
The Senate this afternoon approved by voice vote the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act 鈥 a $484 billion COVID-19 relief package 鈥 which includes an additional $75 billion for hospitals, health systems and other health care providers. The $75 billion, which is in addition鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last night issued updated guidance on providing essential non-COVID-19 care to patients without symptoms of COVID-19 in regions with low and stable incidence of the virus. This is part of Phase 1 in the Administration鈥檚 Guidelines for Opening鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 13 issued guidance implementing legislative provisions specific to enhanced federal funding for Medicaid and Children鈥檚 Health Insurance Program, as well as a new state Medicaid option to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing and services for鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday issued the proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2021.
As the COVID-19 surge wanes in different parts of the country, patients' pent up demand to resume their elective surgeries will be immense.
The AHA today urged the Department of Health and Human Services to release 鈥渟ubstantial additional emergency funds to all hospitals in an expedited manner鈥 as part of the second wave of funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
A new public-private effort was announced today to aid in distributing ventilators to critical areas in the fight against COVID-19. Leaders from the AHA and several hospitals and health systems participated in the announcement of the "Dynamic Ventilator Reserve" during a meeting at the White House.
The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL) and Treasury jointly issued guidance April 11 implementing legislative provisions specific to COVID-19 diagnostic testing and services from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 issued the proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system for fiscal year 2021. The proposed rule would increase SNF payments by 2.3% ($740 million) in FY 2021, with larger updates for hospital-based鈥
America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems are working diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of the health care workforce during the COVID-19 crisis. They must have the personal protective equipment (PPE) and support they need to provide care to patients. The demand for PPE has created a鈥