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Industry groups are weighing in on CMS’ final Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule, and they see both pros and cons in the regulation. 

Industry groups are weighing in on CMS' plans for site-neutral payments and changes to the 340B program. 

Groups including the American Hospital Association were part of an effort to fight 340B payment cuts pushed by the Trump administration and supported by the drug industry.

The Department of Labor finalized a rule on Tuesday to expand association health plans, a move criticized by industry groups.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it would postpone the planned July update to its Hospital Compare Star Ratings.

Hospital organizations are urging the Health Resources and Services Administration to implement the long-awaited 340B final rule.

Healthcare industry groups warn that expanding association health plans could destabilize insurance markets.

There's little evidence healthcare consolidation improves patient care or lowers costs, experts told lawmakers this week. 

Hospital groups will soon get their day in court in a case against HHS over cuts to the 340B program. 

Increased reimbursements under Medicare Part B could offset potential losses for hospitals under changes to the 340B program.