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 Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Feb. 24 announced a redesign of the Global and Professional Direct Contracting Model (GPDC), which launched last year and was supposed to continue through 2026.
A federal judge in Texas last night struck down certain parts of the federal government鈥檚 surprise medical billing regulations related to the arbitration process for determining payment for services by out-of-network providers, saying the regulations conflict with the text of the No Surprises Act.
The AHA and Musicians On Call are collaborating on a digital campaign to thank front-line caregivers around Valentine鈥檚 Day through digital promotions, social media and surprise virtual performances by celebrity artists.
Updates to the AHA's vision and mission statements that more directly reflect the importance of equity in advancing health of individuals and communities.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Jan. 26 released more information to clarify its recently updated guidance on hospital co-location for critical access hospitals (CAHs) and physician offices.
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) Jan. 21 issued a request for information (RFI) regarding prior authorization standards,
The AHA responds through multiple channels to a video opinion piece published by the New York Times entitled, 鈥淲e Know the Real Cause of the Crisis in Our Hospitals. It鈥檚 Greed.鈥
The U.S. Supreme Court today allowed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) vaccine mandate to go into effect nationwide, while blocking the Occupational Safety and Health Administration鈥檚 (OSHA) vaccine requirements from taking effect.
Providers who received aggregate Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments exceeding $10,000 from July 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 must report on their use of funds during 鈥淩eporting Period 2.鈥
Details on recent information on treating and preventing COVID-19.