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Providers shouldn't bear the brunt of information blocking enforcement
There's been so much support and praise for the 21st Century Cures Act, which sailed through the House July 9, that the American Hospital Association's cautionary note about the legislation's enforcement provisions against information blocking may not be receiving the attention it deserves.
AHA: Inspector general enforcement against info blocking 'unnecessary'
While the 21st Century Cures Act is supported by many industry stakeholders, at least one powerhouse, the American Hospital Association, has significant concerns about how it would impose penalties against information blockers.
AHA raises concerns about proposed changes to Inpatient Prospective Payment System
The American Hospital Association has raised a variety of concerns with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule for fiscal 2016, AHA News Now has reported.
How hospitals can financially prepare for an adverse decision in King v. Burwell
The U.S. Supreme Court has the healthcare sector on pins and needles regarding its decision in the King v. Burwell case, which could strip tax credit subsidies from millions of Americans. As a result, the Healthcare Financial Management Association has offered advice to hospitals on how to handle an adverse decision.
CMS proposes modest increase to 2016 hospital inpatient payments
Hospitals would get a modest payment increase from the Medicare program in 2016 under the proposed payment formula put forth last week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Long-term care hospitals would initially see a larger hike, but would actually experience a net reduction in reimbursement.
CMS unveils new rating system for hospitals
There are five-star hotels and restaurants, and soon there may be five-star hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has introduced a new hospital rating system for patient experience that will be based on a five-star scale.
MU proposed rule provides 'relief,' but raises new concerns, questions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finally issued its promised reprieve of some of the harsher provisions of the Meaningful Use program, releasing its proposed rule that shortens the attestation period in 2015 from 365 to 90 days and reduces reporting and other burdens.
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Independent Payment Advisory Board
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to take up a case that challenges the Independent Payment Advisory Board, a creation of the Affordable Care Act that was designed as a safety valve if projected Medicare spending exceeds a particular limit.
Stage 3 Meaningful Use rules ambitious but burdensome, providers say
While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rule for Stage 3 of Meaningful Use represents an ambitious attempt to jumpstart interoperability in the healthcare industry, there are concerns that it could be a difficult row to hoe for providers.
AHA creates toolkit to assist in price transparency
The American Hospital Association has assembled a toolkit for its members in order to improve their price transparency.
