HHS decides January start date for long-delayed 340B final rule by Paige Minemyer Thursday, November 29, 2018 HHS has finalized plans to roll out the final rule for the 340B drug discount program, which would set price ceilings and monetary penalties.
Leapfrog Group, AHA give mixed reviews to CMS’ final IPPS rule by Paige Minemyer Monday, August 6, 2018 Industry groups are weighing in on CMS’ final Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule, and they see both pros and cons in the regulation.
Hospital groups decry 'draconian' cuts in proposed OPPS rule by Paige Minemyer Thursday, July 26, 2018 Industry groups are weighing in on CMS' plans for site-neutral payments and changes to the 340B program.
Hospital groups lose legal challenge to 340B cuts by Tina Reed Wednesday, July 18, 2018 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.
Trump administration expands association health plans by Evan Sweeney Tuesday, June 19, 2018 The Department of Labor finalized a rule on Tuesday to expand association health plans, a move criticized by industry groups.
CMS again delays release of hospital star ratings by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, June 13, 2018 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it would postpone the planned July update to its Hospital Compare Star Ratings.
Hospital groups urge HRSA to institute 340B final rule by Paige Minemyer Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Hospital organizations are urging the Health Resources and Services Administration to implement the long-awaited 340B final rule.
AHIP, AHA weigh in on proposal to expand association health plans by Paige Minemyer Thursday, March 8, 2018 Healthcare industry groups warn that expanding association health plans could destabilize insurance markets.
Hearing: Consolidation's limited payoff for patients by Paige Minemyer Friday, February 16, 2018 There's little evidence healthcare consolidation improves patient care or lowers costs, experts told lawmakers this week.
Court grants AHA's request for expedited brief in 340B case by Paige Minemyer Monday, February 5, 2018 Hospital groups will soon get their day in court in a case against HHS over cuts to the 340B program.