CMS has finalized the long-term care hospital prospective payment system for FY 2024, increasing overall payments by 0.2% ($6 million) compared to FY 2023. The update includes a $4 million reduction in standard LTCH…
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The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on healthcare competition and transparency. The American Hospital Association (AHA) stated that hospital mergers and acquisitions help lower costs and improve patient access…
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By Sarai Rodriguez
June 16, 2023 – After the initial enforcement of information blocking rules in April 2021, a considerable 42 percent of hospitals still reported observing what they perceived as information blocking.
They reported that different…
Leading cybersecurity agencies, including CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC, along with international partners, have issued recommendations to protect healthcare and critical infrastructure networks from the LockBit ransomware threat. LockBit is a highly aggressive strain targeting…
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By Sarai Rodriguez
June 13, 2023 – Public health reporting by acute care hospitals has seen significant improvement, reaching a 96 percent participation rate in 2022. This is an increase from the previous year, according to…
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Hospitals are focusing on promoting healthy communities by addressing social drivers of health. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles engaged young people in assessing their community’s health through a photography project. Community Health Improvement Week celebrates…
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Hospitals and health systems are facing financial challenges, while legislative proposals could further strain their resources and impact patient access to essential care. The American Hospital Association (AHA) is actively advocating against these proposals,…
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By Hannah Nelson
June 01, 2023 – More than half of hospitals are aware of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) and plan to participate in the HIE framework, according to ONC analysis of…
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In an AHA podcast, Rebecca Chickey, Senior Director of Behavioral Health at AHA, discusses strategies to support the mental well-being of healthcare workers with Dr. Arpan Waghray, CEO of Providence Well-Being Trust, and Elisa…
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By Jill McKeon
May 30, 2023 – The American Hospital Association (AHA) urged the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to reconsider its December 2022 Online Tracking Guidance, suggesting that its definition of protected health information…
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