Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of April 4
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported there were an average of 752 new confirmed and suspected COVID-19 cases per day from April 2 through April 6. As of April 6, 453 adults and 17 children were hospitalized with confirmed and suspected cases; 96 adults were in intensive care units, 39 of them …
Prior Authorization Bill Signed into Law
Legislation to decrease wait times for commercial insurance prior authorization requests was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer April 7. Senate Bill 247, introduced by Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), will shorten the timeline for approval to seven calendar days or 72 hours for urgent requests, as well as ensure that …
Medicaid Proposed Policy to Allow Back Transfers for NICU Infants
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently released a proposed policy, effective July 1, 2022, allowing authorization for return transfers of stabilized infants from a neonatal intensive care unit back to the community hospital from which the patient was …
Proposed Rule to Update Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Payment for FY 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released a proposed rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service prospective payment system for inpatient rehabilitation facilities for fiscal year 2023, which begins Oct. 1, 2022. Key highlights of the proposal include …
CMS Releases FY 2023 Proposed Rule for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released a proposed rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service prospective payment system for inpatient psychiatric facilities for fiscal year 2023, which begins Oct. 1, 2022. Key highlights of the proposal include …
Webinar Focused on Governance and Leadership Accountability
Where is the line between governance and management? The truth is each board must set its own boundaries on governance versus management decisions, and boards must continuously revisit this line. The webinar You and Your Board: Creating a Synergistic Combination, offered from noon to 1 p.m. April 27 …
MHA Hosts Twitter Chat on Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
The MHA hosted a one-hour Twitter chat March 4 to discuss Emergency Department (ED) Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). The chat allowed participants to engage with their peers and share information and resources related to ED MOUD, as many of these programs help address …
Explore Resources During Workplace Violence Awareness Month
Healthcare workers across the country are experiencing a growing rate of incidents of violence against front-line caregivers, including workers in Michigan. In fact, healthcare workers are nearly four times more likely to experience violence than individuals in other industries, according to the …
The Keckley Report
Medicare Trustees’ NHE Report: Interesting Read but Understandably Flawed
“Last Monday, Medicare Trustees released the 56th edition of their National Health Expenditures (NHE) Forecast for 2021-2030 which is widely used by policymakers and operators to gauge what’s ahead for U.S. healthcare. Regrettably, it’s flawed.”
News to Know
The Circle of Life Awards recognize innovative palliative or end-of-life care providers that measure and evaluate the impact of their work on patients, family and/or the community. Part 1 applications for the 2023 awards will be accepted through May 31.
State of Reform published an article July 2 reviewing introduced legislation at the state level that impacts hospitals and health systems, including bills that would streamline prior authorization, modernize the scope of practices for certified registered nurse anesthetists and provide more medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in emergency departments.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services hosted a press event June 23 on the planned introduction of bills that will expand access to services to combat the opioid epidemic, including a bill that will expand the availability of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in hospital emergency rooms.