Special Bulletin

The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA)  sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.

June 5, CMS issued a rule that finalizes changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and provisions relating to Medicare payments to providers of services and suppliers participating in accountable care organizations under the MSSP.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week issued proposed rules for two post-acute care settings for fiscal year (FY) 2016.
Late April 17, CMS issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year 2016.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 released a proposed rule modifying the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Program for 2015 through 2017.
CMS Releases Final Medicare Advantage Payment and Policy Updates for 2016
Members of the House Republican and Democratic leadership this morning unveiled H.R. 2 legislation to permanently replace the Medicare physician sustainable growth rate formula.
CMS Releases proposed Medicare Advantage payment and policy updates for 2016
Monday, November 10, 2014 AHA to Host Call with CDC on Ebola Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. ET