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Changes Proposed for Physician Self-referral, Anti-kickback Regulations

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recently released proposed revisions to the federal anti-kickback and physician self-referral (Stark law) rules. These revisions are intended to allow flexibility in value-based payment arrangements and coordinated care.
Issues in Healthcare, Member News | October 10

News to Know - Week of Oct. 7

Upcoming events and important healthcare news for the week of Oct. 7.
Member News | October 05
MHA Monday Report Sept. 23, 2019

MHA Monday Report Sept. 23, 2019

Weekly news and updates from the MHA.
Monday Report | September 23

Federal Judge Rules Favorably for Hospitals on Medicare Outpatient Payment Policy

A federal judge recently ruled in favor of hospitals in the December 2018 lawsuit filed by the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, Mercy Health Muskegon and several others.
Member News | September 20

Comments Due Sept. 27 on 2020 Medicare OPPS Proposed Rule; MHA Draft Available

The MHA’s draft comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) are available online. 
Member News | September 20

Webinar Materials Available on Medicare FY 2020 Inpatient Final Rule

Healthcare data analytics and policy firm DataGen hosted a national webinar Sept. 10 that reviewed the final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2020. 
Member News | September 12

Medicare Advantage Enrollment Continues to Rise

Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment in Michigan totaled approximately 865,000 in July, an increase of 10,000 beneficiaries since April.
Member News | August 28

News to Know - Week of Aug. 12

Upcoming events and important healthcare news for the week of Aug. 12. 
Member News | August 10

Final Rules Released on FY 2020 Post-acute Care Prospective Payment Systems

The CMS recently released final rules to update the Medicare fee-for-service prospective payment systems (PPSs) for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), and inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) for fiscal year (FY) 2020, which begins Oct. 1, 2019.
Member News | August 08

Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities FY 2020 Prospect Payment System Final Rule Released

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.
Member News | August 07

Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule Released for Fiscal Year 2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service prospective payment system for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.
Member News | August 07

CMS Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2020. 
Member News | August 07

Medicare Administrative Contractors to Accept Appropriate Use Claims Modifiers Jan. 1

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced that Medicare Administrative Contractors should begin, effective Jan. 1, 2020, accepting the HCPCS modifiers related to Appropriate Use Criteria on Medicare fee-for-service claims for advanced diagnostic imaging services.
Member News | August 02

Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Released

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the proposed rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Member News | August 02

Data Changes Due Sept. 3 for Use in Updating Medicare Area Wage Index

All written requests for changes to hospitals’ wage and occupational mix data must be received by the Medicare Administrative Contractor by close of business Sept. 3.  
Member News | July 26
MHA Monday Report July 22, 2019

MHA Monday Report July 22, 2019

Weekly news and updates from the MHA.
Monday Report | July 22

Medicare Home Health Proposed Rule Available for Comment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule to update the Medicare home health (HH) prospective payment system effective Jan. 1, 2020.
Member News | July 18

Materials from Medicare Area Wage Index Webinar Available for Review

The MHA hosted a webinar June 19 with consulting firm Comprehensive Reimbursement, Inc. (CRI) to assist hospitals in reviewing their preliminary data that will be used by the CMS to develop the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Medicare area wage index (AWI) which takes effect Oct. 1, 2020.
Member News | June 20
MHA Monday Report June 17, 2019

MHA Monday Report June 17, 2019

Weekly news and updates from the MHA. 
Monday Report | June 17

MHA Draft Comments Available for FY 2020 Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule

The MHA has drafted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.
Member News | June 14
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