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CMS Releases Guidance on One Big Beautiful Bill Act Provisions on Provider Taxes

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 17 issued preliminary guidance through a Dear Colleague letter regarding the implementation of the provider tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025.
Medicaid
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Member

Department of Homeland Security Publishes Proposed Public Charge Rule

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On Oct. 20, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance on the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas that the administration announced last month.
Workforce
Advisory
Member Non-Fed

Detailed Summary of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA; Public Law No. 119-21)

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President Trump July 4 signed into law the OBBBA; Public Law No. 119-21, a sweeping package that enacts many of the administration’s legislative priorities on taxes, border security and energy. The bill includes significant policy changes to Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplaces.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
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Member Non-Fed

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Provisions Timeline

Advisory
The AHA has developed this resource to visualize the enactment timeline for provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) impacting hospitals and health systems.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
Advisory
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Aetna Delays, Issues Additional Details on ‘Level of Severity Inpatient Payment’ Policy

Advisory
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 31 issued a final rule that updates physician fee schedule (PFS) payments for calendar year (CY) 2026.
Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS)
Advisory
Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Advisory
This is now the longest government shutdown on record, surpassing the previous record from 2018-2019, which lasted 35 days. Over the past 38 days, the Senate has voted 14 times on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding and health care waivers until Nov. 21.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
Advisory
Member

CMS Issues CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 31 issued a final rule that updates physician fee schedule (PFS) payments for calendar year (CY) 2026.
Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)/MACRA/QPP, Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS), Telehealth, Medicare, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Medicare, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Interoperability, Medicare Physician Payment
Advisory
Public

AHA 2025 Advocacy Agenda

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Explore the AHA's 2024 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
Advocacy & Public Policy, AHA, Access & Health Coverage, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Access to Behavioral Health, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Quality & Patient Safety, Workforce, Making Healthcare More Affordable, Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems, Innovation, Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC)
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Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Advisory
Government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired at midnight Sept. 30 as congressional leaders were unable to reach an agreement to keep the government funded.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
Advisory
Member

USCIS Updates Guidance on H-1B Visa Fee

Advisory
On Oct. 20, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance on the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas that the administration announced last month.
Workforce