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This Advisory and the attached chart contain a detailed look at the provisions of interest to hospitals in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act \(H.R. 1\). The House voted 246-183 this afternoon in favor of the bill and the Senate is expected to follow suit later today, clearing the way for…
The tentative agreement on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act \(H.R. 1\), which could go to both chambers for a vote tomorrow, provides an estimated 89 billion. Actual language is being written, but, based on information provided to us, the following provisions appear to be included
As we reported last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \(CMS\) on February 6 announced that two companies that unsuccessfully bid to become Medicare recovery audit contractors \(RACs\) had withdrawn their bid protests, allowing the Medicare RAC program to proceed.
House and Senate leaders have begun negotiations on a final economic recovery package after the Senate voted 61-37 today to pass its version of the economic recovery bill.
Recommendation 3 Hospital leaders should encourage and actively participate in 1) developing a community-wide and/or regional plan for persons with behavioral health disorders and 2) coordinating community agencies addressing behavioral health needs. Collaborative Initiative Meets the Needs of…
Recommendation 3c Where inpatient acute beds for behavioral health patients are not available in a region, hospital leaders should seek governmental assistance that would allow hospitals to collaborate across multiple institutions in order to develop needed regional inpatient behavioral health…
Recommendation 3 Hospital leaders should encourage and actively participate in 1) developing a community-wide and/or regional plan for persons with behavioral health disorders and 2) coordinating community agencies addressing behavioral health needs. Recommendation 3a Hospital leaders should work…
Recommendation 4a To supplement public and private insurance for behavioral health services, hospital leaders should seek additional and specialized funding from foundations, employers, community philanthropies, grants, and governmental appropriations. Lasting Hope Recovery Center Addresses…
After a week of debate, the Senate has zeroed in on its version of an economic recovery bill \(The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act\).
Recommendation #2 Hospital leaders should review and evaluate the organization’s behavioral health plan in light of identified community needs, the behavioral health needs of their patients, and available community resources. Telepsychiatry Addresses the Mental Health Needs of Patients in a…