CDC says this season’s flu vaccine 48 percent effective
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that this season’s flu vaccine has been 48 percent effective...
Manual instructions regarding MOON implementation available
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) says that manual instructions regarding implementation of the Medicare Outpatient Observation...
AHA replay of Town Hall Webcast on Medicaid available online
SDAHO members who missed Tuesday's American Hospital Association (AHA) Town Hall Webcast on Medicaid can find the recording online.
Replays...
CMS issues proposed rule for 2018 health insurance marketplaces
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday issued a proposed rule for 2018 that proposes reforms...
Shulkin confirmed as VA secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed David Shulkin, M.D., as the new secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Shulkin has served as VA...
LeadingAge urges members to call Congress, ask for regulatory relief
LeadingAge is urging members to call their U.S. senators and representatives Feb. 14-16 and ask them to suspend implementation...
AHA: Federal court blocks Anthem’s acquisition of Cigna
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an order blocking the proposed acquisition of Cigna...
Senate confirms Price as HHS secretary
The U.S. Senate early Friday confirmed Rep. Tom Price, R-Georgia, to be the next secretary of the Department of...
VA issues pre-solicitation notice for community nursing home services
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals from contractors in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa,...
Pace of change out of Washington increases level of uncertainty
The level of activity in our nation’s capital continues to increase with President Trump issuing a steady stream of...
