Applications Open for Third Round of Additional Residency Slots
Jan. 23, 2024 ||Hospitals have until March 31 to apply for the third round of Section 126 awards, which will implement 200 new Medicare-funded residency slots.
view more »Hospitals have until March 31 to apply for the third round of Section 126 awards, which will implement 200 new Medicare-funded residency slots.
view more »The Aug. 1 final rule includes numerous policy and payment changes, including a 3.1 percent increase to inpatient payment rates, changes to the Medicare disproportionate share hospital payment calculation, and revised graduate medical education policies.
view more »The rule includes changes to the calculation of Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments and payment and quality reporting provisions.
view more »The final rule for the fiscal year 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System will undermine the nation’s essential hospitals and safety net care for low-income and marginalized patients with its harmful policies on disproportionate share hospital funding.
view more »The association urged CMS to increase the proposed annual hospital payment update and adopt a safety net hospital definition and related payment policies.
view more »CMS says the withdrawal of the mandate, effective immediately, aligns with the agency's approach to other infectious diseases.
view more »The proposal includes numerous policy and payment changes to Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2024, including a 2.8 percent increase in inpatient payment rates.
view more »The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee will hear testimony on legislation to address the nation's health care workforce shortage. Meanwhile, two House lawmakers circulate a sign-on letter to build support for a bill to bolster physician training.
view more »The proposed fiscal year 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule includes a request for feedback on defining safety net hospitals; CMS will accept comments until June 9.
view more »The rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services includes numerous policy and payment changes important to essential hospitals, including a 4.3 percent increase in inpatient payment rates for fiscal year 2023.
view more »The regulation contains payment and quality reporting provisions, a new designation to identify “birthing-friendly” hospitals, and a 4.3 percent increase in operating payment rates for general acute-care hospitals, compared with a proposed 3.2 percent update.
view more »America's Essential Hospitals commented on several policy proposals of interest to essential hospitals and responded to requests for information on maternal health, equity, and climate change.
view more »The proposed rule includes numerous policy and payment changes for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2023, including a 3.2 percent increase in inpatient payment rates.
view more »Learn about equity proposals in the fiscal year 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule that focuses on social determinants of health, climate, maternal health care, and more.
view more »The proposed fiscal year 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule would increase operating payment rates by 3.2 percent and make other changes to Medicare payment and quality reporting policies. CMS is accepting comments on the proposed rule until June 17.
view more »We welcome the focus on improving equity in today’s FY 2023 IPPS proposed rule, including in proposals related to climate change and maternal health.
view more »A final rule with comment period from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addresses the distribution of 1,000 new graduate medical education slots and other policies.
view more »In the new rule, the agency finalizes proposals on direct and indirect graduate medical education (GME) policies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and solicits comments on other GME issues to inform future policymaking.
view more »The rule includes numerous policy and payment changes for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2022, including a 2.5 percent increase in inpatient payment rates.
view more »CMS on Aug. 2 released its fiscal year 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, which includes payment and quality reporting provisions. The rule does not finalize provisions related to new residency slots, organ acquisition costs, or Section 1115 waiver days.
view more »America's Essential Hospitals commented on several policy proposals of interest to essential hospitals in the Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule and responded to a request for information on closing the health equity gap in hospital quality programs.
view more »A proposed rule from CMS includes numerous changes for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2022, including a 2.8 percent increase in inpatient payment rates and updates to quality reporting programs and the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
view more »The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed fiscal year 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule would increase operating payment rates by 2.8 percent, repeal market-based data collection, and add 1,000 new graduate medical education teaching slots, among other provisions.
view more »The association is pleased to see policy proposals to improve health care equity in graduate medical education and value-based payment programs and to withdraw burdensome Medicare Advantage data collection requirements.
view more »The document outlines acceptable approaches to calculate and report median payer-specific negotiated charges by Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group for reporting periods ending on or after Jan. 1, 2021.
view more »The interim final rule targets future vaccine costs, price transparency for COVID-19 tests, and enhanced Medicare payments for new COVID-19 treatments.
view more »Policies finalized for the 2021 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System call for increasing inpatient payment rates by 2.9 percent, reducing Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments, and collecting median Medicare Advantage charge data.
view more »The finalized fiscal year 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule includes payment and quality reporting provisions. The rule goes into effect Oct. 1; CMS has waived the 60-day delay in effective date due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
view more »Positive tests must be demonstrated using only the results of viral testing (i.e., molecular or antigen), consistent with CDC guidelines. The test may be performed either during or prior to the hospital admission.
view more »The proposed rule would increase inpatient payment rates by 3.1 percent, reduce Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments by about $0.9 billion compared with fiscal year 2020, and collect median third-party charge data on Medicare cost reports.
view more »The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its proposed fiscal year 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule, which includes payment and quality reporting provisions.
view more »New requirements call for hospitals to post charges and information based on rates negotiated with third-party payers, as well as standard charge data for a limited set of “shoppable” services, in a consumer-friendly manner.
view more »The final rules for Medicare’s Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2020 also expand access to opioid use disorder treatment and establish a prior authorization process for certain services.
view more »An Aug. 2 final rule for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2020 will increase inpatient operating payments and Medicare disproportionate share hospital funding and make changes to electronic health records use and quality reporting programs.
view more »The rule increases inpatient operating payment rates by 3.1 percent, makes other payment and quality reporting policy changes, and estimates a $140 million increase in Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments.
view more »America’s Essential Hospitals encouraged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to consider the disproportionately negative financial effect on essential hospitals of certain quality reporting requirements and administrative burden in the Promoting Interoperability Programs.
view more »An America's Essential Hospitals analysis identified more than 300 hospitals with mismatching fiscal year 2015 uncompensated care values compared with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' provided Factor 3 values.
view more »A new proposed rule for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2020 would increase net inpatient payment rates by 3.2 percent in addition to numerous other policy and payment changes.
view more »A new proposed rule would increase inpatient operating payment rates by 3.2 percent and make other changes to Medicare payment and quality reporting policies. CMS is accepting comments on the proposed rule until June 24.
view more »The report includes recommendations on several issues of importance to essential hospitals, including hospital inpatient and outpatient services, hospital quality incentive programs, and alternatives to opioids.
view more »The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services updated the Promoting Interoperability Programs website with new resources for the 2019 program year. The agency also announced two calls on the recently released interoperability and patient access proposed rule.
view more »The frequently asked questions are about a new requirement, under the fiscal year 2019 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule, that hospitals make public a list of their standard charges via the internet.
view more »A new notice makes technical and typographical corrections to the fiscal year 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule.
view more »The frequently asked questions clarify the type and format of information that hospitals must post under new requirements finalized in the fiscal year 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule.
view more »The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services final rule for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for FY 2019 increases inpatient operating payment rates and Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments.
view more »The final rule increases Medicare inpatient payment rates to acute care hospitals by 1.85 percent, revises electronic health record requirements, and changes the payment adjustment methodology for the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
view more »America's Essential Hospitals urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement its Medicare disproportionate share hospital payment methodology and quality measurement programs in a way that accounts for the unique needs and patient populations served by essential hospitals.
view more »The new proposed IPPS rule for FY 2019 contains numerous policy and payment changes, including increasing net inpatient payment rates by 1.75 percent.
view more »A new proposed rule for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2019 would increase inpatient operating payment rates by 1.75 percent.
view more »The reports provide estimated hospital-level proportions of dual-eligible patients, peer group assignments, and payment adjustment information using the program's new stratified methodology.
view more »The guidance defines courtesy discounts, defines when a bad debt is "written off," provides clarity about unpaid coinsurance and deductibles, and more.
view more »The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services previously had extended the revision deadline to Oct. 31, following numerous changes to the worksheet S-10.
view more »The document explains hospital payment adjustments under the Medicare Electronic Health Record Incentive Program; adjustments are applied as a reduction to the hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System percentage increase for FY 2018.
view more »The new rule would affect inpatient operating payments, Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments, and the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
view more »The final rule updates Medicare inpatient rates to acute care hospitals by 1.21 percent, provides flexibility in reporting of electronic clinical quality measures, and changes the payment adjustment methodology for the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
view more »The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will allow hospitals to submit revisions to Worksheet S-10 of their Medicare cost report for fiscal year 2015 by Sept. 30.
view more »America’s Essential Hospitals encourages CMS to improve transparency, risk adjust, and reduce regulatory burden for essential hospitals.
view more »The rule would raise inpatient operating payment rates, revise Medicare DSH payment methodology, and apply a transitional methodology for HRRP penalties.
view more »The rule contains provisions on the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare DSH, the Inpatient Quality Reporting program, and more.
view more »Association calls the fiscal year 2018 Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule a welcome first step toward broader recognition in federal health policy of challenges that affect the health of vulnerable patients.
view more »The policy team at America's Essential Hospitals discussed the regulatory outlook for the next year, including key policy issues on the horizon.
view more »Hospitals have until May 5 to review overall Hospital Compare star rating and until May 10 to review value-based purchasing hospital-specific reports.
view more »The delay is in accordance with a “regulatory freeze” set forth in a recent White House memorandum.
view more »CMS also expanded the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model to include surgical hip/femur fracture treatment.
view more »All hospitals and critical access hospitals will be required to provide the MOON to applicable patients beginning March 8, 2017.
view more »CMS says it miscalculated some hospitals' uncompensated care share and provided the incorrect wage index reclassification status of four hospitals.
view more »In May, CMS paused initial patient status reviews to ensure reviews are performed consistently and the two-midnight policy is properly applied.
view more »The deadline for hospitals to amend their Medicare cost report Worksheet S-10 for fiscal year 2014 is Sept. 30.
view more »The rule addresses the controversial two-midnight policy, Medicare DSH, the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, Value-Based Purchasing, and more.
view more »The rule includes the annual payment update to inpatient payment rates and changes to the Medicare disproportionate share hospital payment methodology.
view more »America's Essential Hospitals gave feedback on Medicare DSH payments, payments associated with the two-midnight policy, and quality reporting programs.
view more »Delay of patient status reviews will continue until further notice. The agency will work with Quality Improvement Organizations to ensure the two-midnight policy is enforced consistently for all hospitals.
view more »A new proposed rule for Medicare’s Inpatient Prospective Payment System would reverse the controversial two-midnight policy payment cut and make numerous other policy and payment changes, including to quality reporting programs.
view more »The proposal would reverse the cut starting in FY 2017, in addition to a temporary adjustment to retroactively pay for reduced payments from fiscal years 2014 to 2016.
view more »Court-ordered justification provides additional insight for 0.2 percent inpatient payment rates cut agency linked to policy
view more »Hospitals paid under IPPS in 67 metropolitan statistical areas will be required to participate in new payment model starting in April 2016
view more »In a legal victory for hospitals, a district court said CMS did not meet legal requirements for rulemaking when it cut hospital inpatient payments by 0.2 percent in FY 2014. The court ordered CMS to reissue the FY 2014 IPPS rule.
view more »This conference call will cover major policies included in the IPPS and LTCH PPS final rule, including quality initiatives. Question and answer period to follow presentation.
view more »Rule includes a net increase in IPPS payment rates of 0.9 percent, Medicare DSH cuts of $1.2 billion in FY 2016, and updates to the HAC Reduction, Hospital VBP, IQR, and EHR Incentive programs.
view more »Comments caution CMS about Medicare DSH payment cuts and urge CMS to ensure measures and methodologies used in quality reporting programs are adjusted for sociodemographic factors.
view more »May 29 webinar will focus on quality reporting program proposals, impact of changes to HAC Reduction Program and Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program.
view more »The rule includes provisions on several topics, including a payment update, Medicare disproportionate share hospital cuts, Medicare payment for short inpatient hospital stays, and the Readmissions Reduction Program.
view more »Due to Senate consideration of a bill that would extend the delay until October, CMS extends its delay through April 30.
view more »Hospitals that did not meet reporting requirements in 2014 and do not receive exception could face smaller IPPS payment increases in 2016
view more »In a new policy brief, America's Essential Hospitals describes how billions of dollars in reductions to Medicaid and Medicare funding threaten care at essential hospitals.
view more »The national provider call will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1:30 – 3 pm ET.
view more »During its September public meeting, MedPAC discussed alternatives to the two-midnight policy, the need for audit reform, and the 3-day SNF rule. The commission will continue to focus on these issues.
view more »Ratings will start with the April 2015 release of Hospital Compare data. Dry run will occur between Sept. 15 and Oct. 14.
view more »Hospitals willing to resolve pending appeals will receive a timely, partial payment equal to 68 percent of the net payable amount. Provider call scheduled for Sept. 9.
view more »Data collection for a chart-abstracted sepsis measure is delayed until further notice based on an NQF recommendation.
view more »The final rule updates Medicare payment policies, rates for inpatient stays at general acute care hospitals, and provisions related to quality improvement programs.
view more »Comments cover topics such as Medicare disproportionate share hospital payment cuts and risk adjustment for socioeconomic status.
view more »Acute care facilities that participate in the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program must enter Medicare beneficiary numbers on event records for all Medicare patients into the National Healthcare Safety Network, beginning July 1.
view more »MedPAC announced that it will look into alternatives for the two-midnight rule. The potential alternative policy will clarify the inpatient payment system to clarify when a patient is considered an inpatient and alter payment mechanisms to require less observation care.
view more »The subcommittee focused on three issues pertaining to hospital inpatient reimbursement: 1) the two-midnight rule that redefined which hospital stays qualify for inpatient reimbursement; 2) RAC reviews of hospital payment determinations; and 3) provider appeals of Medicare payment determinations.
view more »For inpatient admissions with dates of admission between Oct. 1, 2013, and March 31, 2015, MACs and recovery audit contractors will not conduct postpayment patient status reviews. MACs will continue to conduct prepayment probe reviews of short stays with dates of admission between Oct. 1, 2013, and March 31, 2015.
view more »On April 30, CMS issued the IPPS proposed rule for fiscal year 2015. The rule updates Medicare payment policies, rates for inpatient stays at general acute care hospitals, and provisions related to quality improvement programs. CMS will accept comments on the proposed rule through June 30.
view more »CMS released the FY 2015 proposed IPPS rule April 30. The proposed rule updates Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient stays at general acute care hospitals, as well as provisions regarding quality improvement programs.
view more »The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted today a follow-up Special Open Door Forum on the two-midnight policy. The call discussed physician order and physician certification, inpatient hospital admission, and medical review criteria.
view more »Letter underscores necessity for more time for CMS to assess policy's impact on patients, hospitals
view more »Revised policy presumes inpatient admissions fewer than two midnights are inappropriate for inpatient reimbursement
view more »Hospitals that treat a large share of low-income patients receive add-on payments to the amount designated by IPPS
view more »Guidance extends the existing enforcement delay by three months
view more »CMS updates earlier guidance, CCIIO addresses third-party payments of premiums for individuals covered by QHPs
view more »Offered direction on how to select hospital claims during inpatient probe and educate program
view more »Nearly three-quarters of the hospitals awarded a payment were new to the program
view more »Hospitals were urged to attest that they have meaningfully used certified EHR technology by Nov. 30
view more »Inpatient stays of two midnights or more are presumed reasonable and necessary, agency says
view more »Rule establishes presumption of medical need for Medicare hospital inpatient admissions that span two midnights
view more »Cited concerns that hospitals may be undercompensated for providing necessary services that do not meet new criteria
view more »Will take comment on physician order and certification, medical review criteria, and other issues
view more »Rule finalizes several inpatient prospective payment system provisions
view more »Rule also finalizes use of Medicaid and low-income Medicare inpatient days as uncompensated care proxy
view more »Association urges CMS to accurately capture uncompensated care data to implement Medicare DSH cuts
view more »Rule includes proposed formula to make Medicare DSH reductions under ACA
view more »Rule proposes several inpatient prospective payment system provisions
view more »Commissioners vote unanimously to recommend 1 percent increases for fiscal year 2014
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