5 steps to prepare for switch to Medicare Beneficiary Identifier numbers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking steps to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare cards in an effort to prevent fraud, fight identity theft and protect essential program funding and the private health care and financial information of beneficiaries.
Senate introduces its version of AHCA
The Senate unveiled its version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on Thursday morning, briefing Republican members of the chamber before releasing the bill to the public. The full text of the 142-page bill is available online.
Noem’s IHS bill seeks to boost recruitment and retention, restore accountability
Rep. Kristi Noem testified before a House subcommittee Wednesday in support of her bill to improve the recruitment and retention of Indian Health Service (IHS) employees and restore accountability in the agency.
Senate draft of AHCA expected on Thursday
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has issued a special bulletin noting that Senate leadership is expected to unveil its draft version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on Thursday.
Senate vote on AHCA likely by end of June
The Senate is expected to release its version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on Thursday or Friday of this week, with the...
Senate may consider equal funding for Medicaid in low-cost States
Senate Republicans may consider providing equal funding to states, like South Dakota, with low Medicaid spending costs. Sen. Mike Rounds has indicated that he...
Senate vote on the AHCA likely by end of June
We learned today that the Senate will release its version of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on Thursday or Friday of this week,...
CMS extends comment deadline for SNF advance notice of proposed rulemaking
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the comment period for its advance notice of proposed rulemaking on potential revisions to the skilled nursing facility payment system.
South Dakota receives initial approval for its HCBS state transition plan
On June 2, 2017, CMS granted South Dakota initial approval of its Statewide Transition Plan (STP) to bring settings into compliance with the federal home and community-based services (HCBS) regulations.
AHA: MACPAC issues June report to Congress
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission has released its June report to Congress. The report includes a chapter examining how Medicaid programs are responding to the opioid epidemic, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA).
