MedPAC releases 2019 payment updates
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has released draft recommendations on Medicare fee-for-service payment and policy changes, as required by law. These recommendations, directed...
Shiozawa named HHS Region 8 director
The Trump administration has selected Dr. Brian Shiozawa, a Republican state senator from Utah, to serve as the regional director for the U.S. Department...
Congress works to complete government funding plan
President Trump signed a short-term continuing spending resolution (CR) last Friday, which funds the government through December 22. The CR allows time to determine...
Tax exempt bond issue of paramount importance
SDAHO and our national partners, AHA and LeadingAge, in concert with many other national organizations are urging House and Senate leaders to protect the...
Congress passes CR; avoids government shutdown
The House and Senate, along strongly partisan lines, passed a continuing resolution (CR) yesterday. The vote keeps the government operating through Dec. 22. The...
Senate GOP tax legislation passed; Rep. Noem named to participate in conference committee
The Republican backed tax legislation was approved in the Senate by a 51 - 49 margin in the early morning hours this past Saturday....
CR likely to fund government; action sought for Medicare rural extenders package and CHIP
Several important legislative initiatives affecting the health care community have been delayed as deliberations over tax reform continue. The federal government is only funded...
MedPAC reports on physician supervision requirements
The 21st Century Cures Act instructed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to hold-off on enforcement of physician supervision requirements for outpatient...
CMS issues final rule cancelling cardiac EPM; modifies CJR model
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule cancelling the episode payment models and Cardiac Rehabilitation Incentive Payment Model, which...
GOP Senate tax legislation poised to pass
Republican leaders in the Senate are nearing the finish line on their version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The legislation...
