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HHS to keep funding formula same for state opioid grant program
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration last week
Hospitals add 2,800 jobs in October
Employment at the nation's hospitals rose by 0.06% in October to a seasonally adjusted 5,130,700 people, the Bureau of Labor Statistics
House passes bill to extend CHIP funding, Medicaid DSH relief
The House today voted 242-174 to approve the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act of 2017 (H.R.
House votes to repeal Independent Payment Advisory Board
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted 307-111 to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board.
House sends AHA-backed EMS bill to President
The House of Representatives yesterday passed by unanimous consent the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medicines Act (H.R. 304).
AHA issues next guide in series on ensuring access in vulnerable communities
The AHA today released a guide to help hospital and health system board members and leaders implement an urgent care cente
AHA, NUL event prepares leaders for hospital board roles
The AHA and the National Urban League hosted a two-day educational event on “The Role of the Trustee in the Face of Rapidly Changing Trends in Healthcare.” During the event, which took place yester
Utah receives waiver for limited Medicaid expansion
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week approved a waiver allowing Utah to expand Medicaid services to up to 6,000 low-income adults without children.
CMS issues final rule for CY 2018 MACRA physician QPP
CMS issues final rule for CY 2018 MACRA physician QPP
CMS releases final 2018 physician payment rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services late today issued its final rule for the physi
House Republican leaders release tax overhaul proposal
Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) today unveiled House Republican leaders’ proposal to reform the tax code.
Senators reintroduce bill to provide EHR meaningful use flexibility
Sens. John Thune (R-SD), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Richard Burr (R-NC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) today introduced the EHR Regulatory Relief Act (S.
Hatch, Brady introduce bill to fund CSRs, eliminate ACA mandates
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) yesterday introduced the
CMS issues final outpatient PPS rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov.
CMS releases 2018 OPPS/ASC final rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced it will update the hospital outpati
President's opioid commission issues final report
The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis today released its
CMS releases home health final rule for CY 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released the final rule for the home hea
New CMS waiver policy aims to expand Medicaid treatments for SUDs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced a new Section 1
Open enrollment for 2018 marketplace coverage underway
Open enrollment at HealthCare.gov for 2018 health coverage is now underway through Dec. 15.
Senate holds hearing on 'achieving the promise' of health IT
The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee held a