Advisory
AHA Advisories provide urgent information for AHA members and the health care field, and actions they may need to take.
On April 7, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its fiscal year (FY) 2022 proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS). Comments on the rule are due to CMS by June 7. The final rule is expected around Aug. 1 and will take鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 7 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2022 proposed rule for the inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) prospective payment system (PPS). CMS will accept comments on this rule through June 7.
A roundup of new resources for increasing the public鈥檚 confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.
President Biden March 11 signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, which includes a number of provisions that affect hospitals and health systems. A summary of provisions affecting hospitals and health systems follows.
With the emergency use authorization for a third COVID-19 vaccine, progress is being made in efforts to vaccinate the public. Still, challenges remain, particularly with communication around supplies and eligibility.
At a Glance
As part of the April refresh of Care Compare, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to update its hospital overall star ratings. These ratings will be calculated using the revised methodology finalized in the Calendar Year 2021 outpatient prospective payment鈥
Compilation of Ad Council research and message strategies for overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
On Dec. 27, 2020, the No Surprises Act was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R. 133; Division BB 鈥 Private Health Insurance and Public Health Provisions).
To help advance the public鈥檚 confidence and trust in the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and their distribution, the AHA continues to develop and collate resources that hospitals and health systems can use as COVID-19 vaccines become available in their communities.
The hospital price transparency rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2021, requiring hospitals and health systems to disclose all standard charges, as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to mean privately negotiated rates with insurers, gross charges (a.k.a., 鈥渓ist prices鈥) and鈥