CMS releases therapy claims for processing
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will immediately release for processing therapy claims that have been held that contain the KX modifier...
New HHS secretary confirmed
Earlier this week the U.S. Senate confirmed Alex Azar as the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Azar has a strong health care...
Congress works to determine funding caps by Feb. 8 deadline
With the latest continuing resolution (CR) signed by President Trump, Congress shifts its focus to a two-step process that requires separate legislative action: First,...
CMS administrator discusses reducing regulatory burden
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma joined a public webcast hosted by the American Hospital Association (AHA) last week...
Litigants request expedited appeal of 340B lawsuit
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and other litigants recently requested the federal appeals court to expedite the appeal to overturn a lower court’s ruling...
AHA introduces letter to improve IV saline shortage
As a part of the ongoing efforts to address the IV saline shortage, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has developed a “Dear Colleague” letter.
The...
National Governors Association shares recommendations to address opioid epidemic
The National Governors Association (NGA) recently released a list of federal action items it is recommending to Congress and the Trump administration to help...
Congress ends government shutdown; extension allows 17 days to resolve issues
The Senate and House voted Monday to pass a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Feb. 8. President Trump signed the...
Government shutdown occurs after Senate fails to pass funding package; HHS contingency plan...
The U.S. Senate failed to reach an agreement to fund the government by a Friday deadline, causing, at least, a temporary shutdown. Senate Majority...
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear South Dakota sales tax case
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court granted a review of an appeal filed by the State of South Dakota in the case of South...
