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PATIENT Act of 2023
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Support revisions to Medicaid DSH policy to include dual-eligible patients in state DSH cap calculation. Discuss support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program with Congressional staff and oppose changes. Advocate for proposals to provide direct financial support to safety net hospitals with Congressional staff. Discuss opposition of site-neutral payment policies with Congressional staff. Discuss FEMA reimbursement for Employee Support Costs and Hazard Pay with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss hospital and health care provisions included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with Congressional staff. Discuss legislative proposals with Congressional staff to stabilize long-term care and post-acute care providers: establish a temporary per diem Medicare payment to ease capacity issues and address financial challenges from slow discharges (support); make permanent three-day hospital stay waiver (support) and other COVID-19 PHE regulatory flexibilities. Discuss nursing and ancillary health care staff shortages and support reforms: faculty recruitment and retention, additional financial support for supervision and precepting students, testing new workforce models, establishing incentives and early recruitment strategies, providing funding for clinical training site, and immigration reforms that expedite entry for foreign health care workers. Discuss telehealth issues with Congressional staff and support the permanent extension of PHE telehealth flexibilities: removing Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions, expanding the list of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services, extending telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, delaying in-person Medicare requirements related to behavioral health care, and allowing audio-only services. Support the permanent extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver. Support Medicare Advantage prior authorization reforms and pass Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (support). Discuss the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act with Congressional staff. Discuss commercial insurance issues and health care workforce shortages with Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Discuss GME provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with HHS staff. Educate Congressional staff on hospital price transparency federal rule. Respond to Senate HELP Committee Request for Information (RFI) on workforce shortages and supply legislative recommendations. Discuss legislative recommendations from Senate HELP Committee RFI response letter on workforce shortages with Senate Finance Committee staff. Discuss Making Care Primary model with CMMI staff. Discuss Medicare payment for nursing and allied health with Senate Finance Committee staff. Discuss end of PHE billing with HHS Health Insurance Administrator. Discuss PATIENT Act (HR 3561) with Congressional staff, including: price transparency proposal, opposition to site-neutral policies for drug administration, opposition to attestation requirements for hospital billing, opposition to changes to Inpatient Only List, support for Medicare Advantage reporting requirements, opposition to changes to 340B program, support for Community Health Center and health care workforce reauthorizations. Discuss community benefit standard and tax-exempt hospitals with Congressional staff.
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GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Support revisions to Medicaid DSH policy to include dual-eligible patients in state DSH cap calculation. Discuss support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program with Congressional staff and oppose changes. Advocate for proposals to provide direct financial support to safety net hospitals with Congressional staff. Discuss opposition of site-neutral payment policies with Congressional staff. Discuss FEMA reimbursement for Employee Support Costs and Hazard Pay with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss hospital and health care provisions included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with Congressional staff. Discuss legislative proposals with Congressional staff to stabilize long-term care and post-acute care providers: establish a temporary per diem Medicare payment to ease capacity issues and address financial challenges from slow discharges (support); make permanent three-day hospital stay waiver (support) and other COVID-19 PHE regulatory flexibilities. Discuss nursing and ancillary health care staff shortages and support reforms: faculty recruitment and retention, additional financial support for supervision and precepting students, testing new workforce models, establishing incentives and early recruitment strategies, providing funding for clinical training site, and immigration reforms that expedite entry for foreign health care workers. Discuss telehealth issues with Congressional staff and support the permanent extension of PHE telehealth flexibilities: removing Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions, expanding the list of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services, extending telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, delaying in-person Medicare requirements related to behavioral health care, and allowing audio-only services. Support the permanent extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver. Support Medicare Advantage prior authorization reforms and pass Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (support). Discuss the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act with Congressional staff. Discuss commercial insurance issues and health care workforce shortages with Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Discuss GME provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with HHS staff. Educate Congressional staff on hospital price transparency federal rule. Respond to Senate HELP Committee Request for Information (RFI) on workforce shortages and supply legislative recommendations. Discuss legislative recommendations from Senate HELP Committee RFI response letter on workforce shortages with Senate Finance Committee staff. Discuss Making Care Primary model with CMMI staff. Discuss Medicare payment for nursing and allied health with Senate Finance Committee staff. Discuss end of PHE billing with HHS Health Insurance Administrator. Discuss PATIENT Act (HR 3561) with Congressional staff, including: price transparency proposal, opposition to site-neutral policies for drug administration, opposition to attestation requirements for hospital billing, opposition to changes to Inpatient Only List, support for Medicare Advantage reporting requirements, opposition to changes to 340B program, support for Community Health Center and health care workforce reauthorizations. Discuss community benefit standard and tax-exempt hospitals with Congressional staff.
Source: Senate LDA
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act, including opposition to The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller bill, and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments. Support for streamlining HIPAA requirements in a letter to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Comments on the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule (CMS-1677-P) re: electronic health record incentive program modifications.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller bill, and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments. Support for streamlining HIPAA requirements in a letter to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Comments on the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule (CMS-1677-P) re: electronic health record incentive program modifications. Educated staff from the Office of Civil Rights at HHS about the complexities of Federal and State HIPAA and privacy laws and how they inhibit legitimate information sharing.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller bill, and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments. Support for streamlining HIPAA requirements in a letter to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Comments on the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule (CMS-1677-P) re: electronic health record incentive program modifications.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller bill, and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments. Support for streamlining HIPAA requirements in a letter to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Comments on the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule (CMS-1677-P) re: electronic health record incentive program modifications. Educated staff from the Office of Civil Rights at HHS about the complexities of Federal and State HIPAA and privacy laws and how they inhibit legitimate information sharing.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act, including opposition to The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues; hospital issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act; Senate Finance Committee guidance on concurrent surgeries.
Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2015
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues; hospital issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act; Senate Finance Committee guidance on concurrent surgeries.
Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2015
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues.
Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues; hospital issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act; Senate Finance Committee guidance on concurrent surgeries.
Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues.
Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues.
Living Donor Protection Act of 2016
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues; hospital issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act; Senate Finance Committee guidance on concurrent surgeries.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
DSH Reduction Relief Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
DSH Reduction Relief Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
DSH Reduction Relief Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
DSH Reduction Relief Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Two-Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Two-Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Two-Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Two-Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
To ensure that the reduced annual cost-of-living adjustment to the retired pay of members and former members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 required by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 will not apply to members or former members who first became members prior to January 1, 2014, and for other purposes.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
IMPACT Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
IMPACT Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
IMPACT Act of 2014
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments.
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2015 through 2023.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
DSH Reduction Relief Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Two-Midnight Rule Delay Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
DSH Reduction Relief Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments.
Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments.
A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals (PATH) Act of 2011
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates, including Medicare coding offset proposed cut; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2012 (H.R. 6562); Medicare outpatient hospital payments; Congressional activities related to the IOM Committee on Governance and Financing of GME.
Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals (PATH) Act of 2011
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates.
Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals (PATH) Act of 2011
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates, including Medicare coding offset proposed cut; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2012 (H.R. 6562); Medicare outpatient hospital payments; Congressional activities related to the IOM Committee on Governance and Financing of GME; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2012 (H.R. 6575).
Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals (PATH) Act of 2011
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states.
Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals (PATH) Act of 2011
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates, including Medicare coding offset proposed cut; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2012 (H.R. 6562); Medicare outpatient hospital payments; Congressional activities related to the IOM Committee on Governance and Financing of GME; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2012 (H.R. 6575).
To amend to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration under the Budget Control Act of 2011.
Client: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Firm: GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates.
Advocate for inclusion of Medicare GME funding in the Presidents FY 2024 budget request. Discuss Medicare GME funding in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 with Congressional staff and HHS staff. Discuss Medicare Nursing and Allied Health Education Payment Policies in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Section 4143 Implementation with House Ways and Means staff. Meeting with House Ways and Means Committee staff to discuss safety net funding issues. Meeting with CMS Regional Administration to discuss safety net funding issues.
Meet with Congressional staff and discuss support for Medicare graduate medical education funding, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, the Opioid Workforce Act, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act, the Pathways to Practice program proposal, and the Presidents FY 2024 budget request. Advocate for the inclusion of Medicare GME funding in FY 2024 federal budget. Meet with HHS Region II to discuss GME legislation - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with HHS Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Support delay of Medicaid DSH cuts. \ Support revisions to Medicaid DSH policy to include dual-eligible patients in state DSH cap calculation. Discuss Medicaid waiver proposal with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss telehealth issues with Congressional staff and support for the permanent extension of PHE telehealth flexibilities. Discuss Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver and support for its permanent extension. Discuss legislation to provide support for safety net hospitals. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Meet with CMS Innovation Center to discuss CMMI models of care. Discuss proposals that stabilize long-term care and post-acute care providers: establish a temporary per diem Medicare payment to ease capacity issues and address financial challenges from slow discharges (support), make permanent three-day hospital stay waiver (support) and other COVID-19 PHE regulatory flexibilities. Discuss opposition of site-neutral payment policies with Congressional staff. Discuss telehealth issues with Congressional staff and support the permanent extension of PHE telehealth flexibilities: removing Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions, expanding the list of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services, extending telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, delaying in-person Medicare requirements related to behavioral health care, and allowing audio-only services. Support Medicare Advantage prior authorization reforms and pass Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (support). Discuss Making Care Primary model with CMMI staff. Discuss Medicaid waiver application with CMS staff. Discuss CMMI initiatives on global budgets and primary care in NYS Medicaid waiver application. Meet with CMS staff regarding Medicare managed care. Discuss Medicare payment for nursing and allied health with Senate Finance Committee staff. Express opposition to Medicaid work requirements in Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 to Congressional staff. Discuss Medicaid IMD exclusion policies with Congressional staff. Discuss with Congressional staff support for revisions to FY 2024 IPPS proposed rule to increase payment update to hospitals.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
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2023 · first_quarter · 1A
Discuss federal civil rights complaints concerning hospital visitation with HHS Office of Civil Rights. Discussion with staff from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) regarding federal regulations limiting the use of Methadone for OUD maintenance purposes to three days. Support revisions to Medicaid DSH policy to include dual-eligible patients in state DSH cap calculation. Discuss support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program with Congressional staff and oppose changes. Advocate for proposals to provide direct financial support to safety net hospitals with Congressional staff. Discuss opposition of site-neutral payment policies with Congressional staff. Discuss FEMA reimbursement with FEMA and Congressional staff. Discuss hospital and health care provisions included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with Congressional staff. Discuss legislative proposals with Congressional staff to stabilize long-term care and post-acute care providers: establish a temporary per diem Medicare payment to ease capacity issues and address financial challenges from slow discharges (support); make permanent three-day hospital stay waiver (support) and other COVID-19 PHE regulatory flexibilities. Discuss nursing and ancillary health care staff shortages and support reforms: faculty recruitment and retention, additional financial support for supervision and precepting students, testing new workforce models, establishing incentives and early recruitment strategies, providing funding for clinical training site, and immigration reforms that expedite entry for foreign health care workers. Discuss telehealth issues with Congressional staff and support the permanent extension of PHE telehealth flexibilities: removing Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions, expanding the list of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services, extending telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, delaying in-person Medicare requirements related to behavioral health care, and allowing audio-only services. Support the permanent extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver. Support Medicare Advantage prior authorization reforms and pass Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (support). Discuss the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act with Congressional staff. Discuss commercial insurance issues and health care workforce shortages with HELP Committee. Discuss GME provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 with HHS staff. Educate Congressional staff on hospital price transparency federal rule. Respond to Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Request for Information on workforce shortages and supply legislative recommendations.
Meet with Congressional staff and discuss support for Medicare graduate medical education funding, including support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, the Opioid Workforce Act, Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act, the Pathways to Practice program proposal, and the Presidents FY 2024 budget request. Advocate for the inclusion of Medicare GME funding in FY 2024 federal budget. Meet with HHS Region II to discuss GME legislation - the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. Discuss Medicare and Medicaid issues with HHS Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Support delay of Medicaid DSH cuts. Discuss Medicaid waiver proposal with Congressional staff and HHS. Discuss telehealth issues with Congressional staff and support for the permanent extension of PHE telehealth flexibilities. Discuss Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver and support for its permanent extension. Discuss legislation to provide support for safety net hospitals. Discuss issues concerning DSH hospitals with the Executive Branch. Meet with CMS Innovation Center to discuss CMMI models of care. Discuss proposals that stabilize long-term care and post-acute care providers: establish a temporary per diem Medicare payment to ease capacity issues and address financial challenges from slow discharges (support), make permanent three-day hospital stay waiver (support) and other COVID-19 PHE regulatory flexibilities. Discuss opposition of site-neutral payment policies with Congressional staff. Discuss telehealth issues with Congressional staff and support the permanent extension of PHE telehealth flexibilities: removing Medicare geographic and originating site restrictions, expanding the list of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services, extending telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, delaying in-person Medicare requirements related to behavioral health care, and allowing audio-only services. Support Medicare Advantage prior authorization reforms and pass Improving Seniors Timely Access to Care Act (support).
Advocate for inclusion of Medicare GME funding in the Presidents FY 2024 budget request. Discuss Medicare GME funding in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 with Congressional staff and HHS staff. Discuss Medicare Nursing and Allied Health Education Payment Policies in Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 Section 4143 Implementation with House Ways and Means staff. Meeting with House Ways and Means Committee staff to discuss safety net funding issues. Meeting with CMS Regional Administration to discuss safety net funding issues.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller bill, and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments. Support for streamlining HIPAA requirements in a letter to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Comments on the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule (CMS-1677-P) re: electronic health record incentive program modifications. Educated staff from the Office of Civil Rights at HHS about the complexities of Federal and State HIPAA and privacy laws and how they inhibit legitimate information sharing.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House), the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628), the Graham-Cassidy-Heller bill, and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments. Support for streamlining HIPAA requirements in a letter to the HHS Office for Civil Rights. Comments on the FY 2018 IPPS proposed rule (CMS-1677-P) re: electronic health record incentive program modifications.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including opposition to The American Health Care Act (House) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act (Senate) (H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2. Advocate for continuation of ACA CSR subsidy payments.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Hospital and Medicaid issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act, including opposition to The American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) and the FY 2017 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 3). Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system. Discussions with HHS and DHS regarding cybersecurity issues. Provided comments to SAMHSA regarding its final rule modifying the regulations at 42 CFR Part 2.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), White House Office
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues; hospital issues related to repeal and replace of the Affordable Care Act; Senate Finance Committee guidance on concurrent surgeries.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities, including NY delegation letter to HHS and calls to HHS and meetings with Administration officials; Ebola funding language including in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (Omnibus legislation/Senate amendment to H.R. 2029) - support; support for Zika supplemental funding; The Living Donor Protection Act of 2016 (H.R.4616/S.2584) - support; The Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose; Congressional letter supporting reforms to the liver transplant allocation system - support; discussions with HHS regarding how to handle cybersecurity issues.
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals, postpone Medicaid DSH cuts; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmissions penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments, fixing the formula flaw), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R.4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill; support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F)(H.R. 3698/S.2082) - support; comments on House Ways and Means discussion draft legislation, Hospital Improvements for Payment Act of 2014, concerns about new proposed short stay payment methdology and impact on teaching hospitals; CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.:NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose, support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (H.R.5435) - support; comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to-face chronic care management services (CMS-1612-P); support NYS Congressional delegation letter to CMS on NYS State plan amendments on Medicaid rates for hospitals (2% cut restoration, Vital Access Provider funds).
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare and Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, including DSH Reduction Relief Act - support amendments to mitigate the impact of cuts on losing hospitals; Graduate Medical Education issues (including Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577/H.R.1180) - support; NYS MRT Waiver (support approval of); Amendments to the Medicare hospital readmission penalty program methodology (providing SES adjustments), H.R.4188/S.2501 - support; IMPACT Act (S.2553/H.R. 4994), support reducing burdensome hospital requirements in original bill, support of final bill; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012) and other issues related to Medicare claims appeal backlogs - support; Proposals to amend the 2 Midnight Policy (CMS-1599-F) (H.R.3698/S2082) - support, as well as other proposals to create a short inpatient stay payment method (DRG refinement); CMS Disallowance to NYS File No.: NY-2014-03-MAP - oppose; Outpatient Medicare proposed rule for FY2015 - detailed comment letter on various provisions of importance to hospitals; legislation to create a comprehensive Medicare home infusion benefit (HR5435) - support; and comments on physician services pertaining to non-face-to face chronic care management services (CMS- 1612-P).
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
ACA (P.L.111-148, P.L.111-52), hospital payment issues, including disproportionate share hospital (DSH); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (S.577; H.R.1180); NYS MRT Waiver Issues; Medicare observation stay policies and payment; Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); Hospital Readmissions Program Accuracy and Accountability Act (S.2501); Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act (S.2553/H.R.4994); House FY15 Budget Resolution, hospital provisions; Medicare Audit Improvement Act (H.R.1250/S.1012); President's FY15 Budget Proposal, hospital payment reductions; DSH Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); Health information technology issues; CMS-1599-F, provisions related to Two Midnights and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Delay Act (H.R.3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); CMS-1607-P, provisions related to hospitals including short stay payment policies.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, White House Office
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180); The Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188); House FY15 Budget Res., provisions related to hospital reimbursement;Medicare outpatient hospital payments; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2015 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); Two Midnight Rule Coordination and Improvement Act (S.2082); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act (H.R.4015) and Protecting Access to Medicare Act (H.R.4302); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation; legislation that would extend Medicare sequester cuts, including S.25.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; Disproportionate Share Hospital Reduction Relief Act (H.R.1920/S.1555); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy and Medicare DSH; Two Midnight Rule Delay Act (H.R. 3698); hospital provisions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J.Res.59); hospital issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula including the Medicare Patient Access and Quality Improvement Act (H.R.2810/Senate Finance Committee legislation); hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule); issues related to health information technology (HIT); issues related to geographic variation and health care spending; CMS-1599-F, Medicare Inpatient Final Rule for 2014, portion related to Two Midnights Policy; hospital reimbursement issues and the debt ceiling legislation.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250/S.1012); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments; President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposal, provisions related to hospital reimbursement; issues related to Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payment changes (CMS-1599-P, IPPS proposed rule)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, White House Office
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 25), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; Senate Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res. 8), provisions relating to Medicaid and Medicare; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement, including DSH; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (S.577); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2013 (H.R. 1180);Medicare outpatient hospital payments; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 1250); issues related to sequestration and reimbursement cuts to hospitals; issues related to the Medicare sustainable growth rate formula; the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of CMS; issues related to Medicare outlier payments.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, White House Office
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates, including Medicare coding offset proposed cut; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2012 (H.R. 6562); Medicare outpatient hospital payments; Congressional activities related to the IOM Committee on Governance and Financing of GME; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2012 (H.R. 6575).
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates, including Medicare coding offset proposed cut; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2012 (H.R. 6562); Medicare outpatient hospital payments; Congressional activities related to the IOM Committee on Governance and Financing of GME; the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8), provisions related to Medicare hospital reimbursement, Medicaid, and charitable contributions; The Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2012 (H.R. 6575).
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates, including Medicare coding offset proposed cut; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2012 (H.R. 6562); Medicare outpatient hospital payments; Congressional activities related to the IOM Committee on Governance and Financing of GME.
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Highway and Student Loan converence agreement (H.R.4348), provisions relating to Medicaid provider taxes and pension rules; Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (H.R.5652, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states; Graduate Medical Education Reform Act of 2012 (S.3201); Federal Medicaid 1115 Waiver issues; Medicare payments for hospital observation stays; CMS-1588-P Medicare Program proposed rule, Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Fiscal Year 2013 Rates.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 112), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2013 Budget, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes, DSH, Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board, graduate medical education, bad debt; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R. 2224); H.R. 5, the Protecting Access to Healthcare Act, provisions relating to Medicare and medical malpractice; The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee; conference agreement to H.R. 3630, provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement and Medicaid payments to states.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 34), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2012 Budget and Deficit Reduction Framework, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes and Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Accountable Care Organization proposed rule (CMS 1345-P); Value-Based Purchasing proposed rule (CMS 3239-P); Health Information Technology incentive created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5); Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R.2224); Affordable Care Act provision extending gainsharing demonstrations; FY 2012 Medicare Inpatient Proposed Rule (CMS-1518-P); FY 2012 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Unit Rules (CMS 1349-P); The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); President Obama's American Jobs Act (S.1549); Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (H.R.3630), provisions relating to Medicare hospital reimbursement; Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765); H.R. 3519, a bill to exempt the Medicare program from fallback sequestration; President Obama's deficit reduction recommendations to the Supercommittee.
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 34), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2012 Budget and Deficit Reduction Framework, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes and Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Accountable Care Organization proposed rule (CMS 1345-P); Value-Based Purchasing proposed rule (CMS 3239-P); Health Information Technology incentive created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5); Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R.2224); Affordable Care Act provision extending gainsharing demonstrations; FY 2012 Medicare Inpatient Proposed Rule (CMS-1518-P); FY 2012 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Unit Rules (CMS 1349-P); The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2011 (S.1627); The Budget Control Act of 2011 (S.365, P.L. 112-25); President Obama's American Jobs Act (S.1549).
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 34), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2012 Budget and Deficit Reduction Framework, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes and Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Accountable Care Organization proposed rule (CMS 1345-P); Value-Based Purchasing proposed rule (CMS 3239-P); Health Information Technology incentive created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5); Improving Physician Access in Teaching Hospitals Act (H.R.2224); Affordable Care Act provision extending gainsharing demonstrations; FY 2012 Medicare Inpatient Proposed Rule (CMS-1518-P); FY 2012 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Unit Rules (CMS 1349-P).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
House Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 34), provisions related to Medicaid and Medicare; President Obama's FY 2012 Budget and Deficit Reduction Framework, provisions related to Medicaid provider taxes and Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board; Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148, P.L. 111-52), provisions affecting hospital reimbursement; Accountable Care Organization proposed rule (CMS 1345-P); Value-Based Purchasing proposed rule (CMS 3239-P); Health Information Technology incentive created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5): draft legislation on Medicare reimbursement for graduate medical education; Affordable Care Act provision extending gainsharing demonstrations.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F, CMS-1406-P), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2251/S. 973); Medicare provisions in various health care reform proposals (including disproportionate share hospital, GME, bundling, readmissions, value-based purchasing, wage index, market basket, gainsharing, and other provisions in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590, P.L. 111-148)); and Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872), P.L. 111-152); Medicare Commission legislation (S.1110, S. 1380, H.R.2718), provisions that would empower a Commission to implement Medicare policy changes; geographic variation legislation (H.R. 2844, H.R. 2919, H.R. 2921, H.R. 2201, S.Amdt. 887) affecting hospitals and/or physician payment policy; value-based purchasing legislation (H.R. 1776); other workforce legislation (H.R. 1946, S.1569)); Puerto Rico Medicare Parity (H.R. 2680, H.R. 1501, H.R.1502); Medicare physician payment adjustment (HR. 3961, S.1776, H.R.3326, H.R. 3590, H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); Section 508 wage index extension and gainsharing extension (H.R. 4213); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); Medicare 72-hour payment window limitation (H.R.4213); HIT incentive payments and meaningful use requirements in final rule CMS-0033-F (H.R. 6072, S. 3708); the "coding offset" in the proposed and final Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rule for 2011 (CMS-1498); the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act (H.R. 4994, later P.L. 111-309); and cancer hospital Medicare payment issues. Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) and ARRA FMAP Extension (H.R. 4263, H.R. 2847, H.R.4213) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F, CMS-2287-P), and HIT investments; Medicaid provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679), Affordable Healthcare for America Act (H.R. 3962), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590, P.L. 111-148), and the Health and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872, P.L. 111-152)), including disproportionate share hospital and FMAP provisions; New York State 1115 Medicaid waiver Partnership Plan extension (11-W-00114/2) provisions related to hospitals; the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009 (S.1130/H.R.1415); Medicaid incentives for HIV screening (H.R. 3091/S.1446)); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); HIT incentive payments and meaningful use requirements in final rule CMS-0033-F (H.R. 6072, S.3708); and the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act (H.R. 4994, later P.L. 111-309).
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F, CMS-1406-P), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2251/S. 973); Medicare provisions in various health care reform proposals (including disproportionate share hospital, GME, bundling, readmissions, value-based purchasing, wage index, market basket, gainsharing, and other provisions in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590, P.L. 111-148)); and Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872), P.L. 111-152); Medicare Commission legislation (S.1110, S. 1380, H.R.2718), provisions that would empower a Commission to implement Medicare policy changes; geographic variation legislation (H.R. 2844, H.R. 2919, H.R. 2921, H.R. 2201, S.Amdt. 887) affecting hospitals and/or physician payment policy; value-based purchasing legislation (H.R. 1776); other workforce legislation (H.R. 1946, S.1569)); Puerto Rico Medicare Parity (H.R. 2680, H.R. 1501, H.R.1502); Medicare physician payment adjustment (HR. 3961, S.1776, H.R.3326, H.R. 3590, H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); Section 508 wage index extension and gainsharing extension (H.R. 4213); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); Medicare 72-hour payment window limitation (H.R.4213); HIT incentive payments and meaningful use requirements in final rule CMS-0033-F (H.R. 6072, S. 3708); and the "coding offset" in the proposed and final Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rule for 2011 (CMS-1498). Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) and ARRA FMAP Extension (H.R. 4263, H.R. 2847, H.R.4213) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F, CMS-2287-P), and HIT investments; Medicaid provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679), Affordable Healthcare for America Act (H.R. 3962), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590, P.L. 111-148), and the Health and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872, P.L. 111-152)), including disproportionate share hospital and FMAP provisions; New York State 1115 Medicaid waiver Partnership Plan extension (11-W-00114/2) provisions related to hospitals; the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009 (S.1130/H.R.1415); Medicaid incentives for HIV screening (H.R. 3091/S.1446)); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); and HIT incentive payments and meaningful use requirements in final rule CMS-0033-F (H.R. 6072, S.3708).
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F, CMS-1406-P), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2251/S. 973); Medicare provisions in various health care reform proposals (including disproportionate share hospital, GME, bundling, readmissions, value-based purchasing, wage index, market basket, gainsharing, and other provisions in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590, P.L. 111-148)); and Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872), P.L. 111-152); Medicare Commission legislation (S.1110, S. 1380, H.R.2718), provisions that would empower a Commission to implement Medicare policy changes; geographic variation legislation (H.R. 2844, H.R. 2919, H.R. 2921, H.R. 2201, S.Amdt. 887) affecting hospitals and/or physician payment policy; value-based purchasing legislation (H.R. 1776); other workforce legislation (H.R. 1946, S.1569)); Puerto Rico Medicare Parity (H.R. 2680, H.R. 1501, H.R.1502); Medicare physician payment adjustment (HR. 3961, S.1776, H.R.3326, H.R. 3590, H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); Section 508 wage index extension and gainsharing extension (H.R. 4213); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); Medicare 72-hour payment window limitation (H.R.4213); and HIT incentive payments and meaningful use requirements in proposed rule CMS-0033-P. Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) and ARRA FMAP Extension (H.R. 4263, H.R. 2847, H.R.4213) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F, CMS-2287-P), and HIT investments; Medicaid provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679), Affordable Helahtcare for America Act (H.R. 3962), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590, P.L. 111-148), and the Health and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872, P.L. 111-152)), including disproportionate share hospital and FMAP provisions; New York State 1115 Medicaid waiver Partnership Plan extension (11-W-00114/2) provisions related to hospitals; the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009 (S.1130/H.R.1415); Medicaid incentives for HIV screening (H.R. 3091/S.1446)); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); and HIT incentive payments and meaningful use requirements in proposed rule CMS-0033-P.
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F, CMS-1406-P), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2251/S. 973); Medicare provisions in various health care reform proposals (including disproportionate share hospital, GME, bundling, readmissions, value-based purchasing, wage index, market basket, gainsharing, and other provisions in the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590)); and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872)); Medicare Commission legislation (S.1110, S. 1380, H.R.2718), provisions that would empower a Commission to implement Medicare policy changes; geographic variation legislation (H.R. 2844, H.R. 2919, H.R. 2921, H.R. 2201, S.Amdt. 887) affecting hospitals and/or physician payment policy; value-based purchasing legislation (H.R. 1776); other workforce legislation (H.R. 1946, S.1569)); Puerto Rico Medicare Parity (H.R. 2680, H.R. 1501, H.R.1502); Medicare physician payment adjustment (HR. 3961, S.1776, H.R.3326, H.R. 3590, H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213); Section 508 wage index extension and gainsharing extension (H.R. 4213); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213). Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) and ARRA FMAP Extension (H.R. 4263, H.R. 2847) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F, CMS-2287-P), and HIT investments; Medicaid provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679), Affordable Helahtcare for America Act (H.R. 3962), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the Health and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872)), including disproportionate share hospital and FMAP provisions; New York State 1115 Medicaid waiver Partnership Plan extension (11-W-00114/2) provisions related to hospitals; the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009 (S.1130/H.R.1415); Medicaid incentives for HIV screening (H.R. 3091/S.1446)); HIT incentive payment legislation affecting hospitals and physicians in response to proposed rule CMS-0033-P (H.R. 4851, S. 3153, H.R. 4213).
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F, CMS-1406-P), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2251/S. 973); Medicare provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679)); Senate Finance Committee delivery system, coverage, and financing options papers and bill (America's Healthy Futures Act of 2009); House tri-committee discussion draft bill and legislation (H.R. 3200), including disproportionate share hospital, GME, bundling, readmissions, value-based purchasing, wage index, market basket, gainsharing, and other provisions; Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R.3962); Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R.3590)); Medicare Commission legislation (S.1110, S. 1380, H.R.2718), provisions that would empower a Commission to implement Medicare policy changes; geographic variation legislation (H.R. 2844, H.R. 2919, H.R. 2921, H.R. 2201, S.Amdt. 887) affecting hospitals and/or physician payment policy; value-based purchasing legislation (H.R. 1776); other workforce legislation (H.R. 1946, S.1569)); Puerto Rico Medicare Parity (H.R. 2680, H.R. 1501, H.R.1502); Medicare physician payment adjustment (HR. 3961, S.1776, H.R.3326). Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) and ARRA FMAP Extension (H.R. 4263, H.R. 2847) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F, CMS-2287-P), and HIT investments; Medicaid provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679)); Senate Finance Committee delivery system, coverage, and financing options papers and legislation (America's Healthy Futures Act of 2009); House tri-committee discussion draft bill and legislation (H.R. 3200), including disproportionate share hospital and FMAP provisions; New York State 1115 Medicaid waiver Partnership Plan extension (11-W-00114/2) provisions related to hospitals; the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009 (S.1130/H.R.1415); Medicaid incentives for HIV screening (H.R. 3091/S.1446)).
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F, CMS-1406-P), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2251/S. 973); Medicare provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679)); Senate Finance Committee delivery system, coverage, and financing options papers and bill (America's Healthy Futures Act of 2009); House tri-committee discussion draft bill and legislation (H.R. 3200), including disproportionate share hospital, GME, bundling, readmissions, value-based purchasing, wage index, market basket, gainsharing, and other provisions); Medicare Commission legislation (S.1110, H.R.2718), provisions that would empower a Commission to implement Medicare policy changes; geographic variation legislation (H.R. 2844, H.R. 2919, H.R. 2921) affecting hospitals and/or physician payment policy; value-based purchasing legislation (H.R. 1776); other workforce legislation (H.R. 1946, S.1569)). Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F, CMS-2287-P), and HIT investments; Medicaid provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee bill (S.1679)); Senate Finance Committee delivery system, coverage, and financing options papers and legislation (America's Healthy Futures Act of 2009); House tri-committee discussion draft bill and legislation (H.R. 3200), including disproportionate share hospital and FMAP provisions; New York State 1115 Medicaid waiver Partnership Plan extension (11-W-00114/2) provisions related to hospitals; the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009 (S.1130/H.R.1415); Medicaid incentives for HIV screening (H.R. 3091/S.1446)).
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F, CMS-1406-P), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70); Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2251/S. 973); Medicare provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); Senate Finance Committee delivery system, coverage, and financing options papers; House tri-committee discussion draft bill), including disproportionate share hospital, GME, bundling, readmissions, value-based purchasing, wage index, market basket, and other provisions). Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F, CMS-2287-P), and HIT investments; Medicaid provisions in various health care reform proposals (including the American Health Care Choices Act (Senate HELP Committee proposal); Senate Finance Committee delivery system, coverage, and financing options papers; House tri-committee discussion draft bill, later H.R. 3200), including disproportionate share hospital and FMAP provisions; New York State 1115 Medicaid waiver Partnership Plan extension (11-W-00114/2) provisions related to hospitals; the Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Care Demonstration Project Act of 2009 (S.1130/H.R.1415); Medicaid incentives for HIV screening (H.R. 3091/S.1446)).
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L. 111-5) provisions related to moratorium on Medicare capital IME regulation (CMS 1390-F), Medicare HIT investments and requirements; 42 CFR 413.79; President Obama proposals on Medicare bundled payments, reimbursement for readmissions, value-based purchasing (Budget Resolutions, H Con Res 312, S Con Res 70) Medicaid issues (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1 (P.L.111-5) provisions related to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage, provisions related to disproportionate share hospitals, moratoria on Medicaid regulations (CMS-2258-FC,CMS-2279-P, CMS-2213-P, CMS-2275-F), and HIT investments)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007 (H.R.4138); Fairness Nursing Home Arbitration (S.2838)Pension Relief Legislation (HR 3361, HR 7327)
False Claims Act Corrections Act (H.R.4854;S.2041)
Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act (H.R.5924)
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
False Claims Act Corrections Act (H.R.4854;S.2041)
Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act (H.R.5924)
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R.6331, S.3101;CHAMP Act, H.R.3162;Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008, S.3118;Inpatient Medicare Prospective Payment System Rule, CMS 1390-P,F;Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007, H.R.4105;Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act of 2008;H.R.5174;Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007, H.R.4138;42 CFR 413.75,H.R.1093,provisions related to Medicare graduate medical education and the counting of resident work hours,HR 615 & 616 relating to Medicare Parity Medicaid reimbursement issues (Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations Bill, H.R.2642-Provision to Place Moratoria on Medicaid Regulations CMS-2258-FC,CMS 2279-P,CMS 2213-P, and CMS-2275-F;Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, H.R.5613;Public and Teaching Hospital Preservation Act, H.R.3533;Medicaid Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants Access Act of 2007, H.R.2066;Temporary Increase in FMAP (HR5268, S.2586, H.R.7110, S. 3656)
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act (H.R.5924)
False Claims Act Corrections Act (H.R.4854;S.2041)
Wired for Healthcare Quality Act (S.1693),provisions related to health information technology.Pro(tech)t Act of 2008 (H.R.6357),provisions related to health information technology.Health Professional Shortage Area Issues(HRSA Proposed Rule RIN#0906-AA44). Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007 (H.R.3014),pertaining to elimination of health care disparities
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Graduate Medical Education (P.L.110-28);FY08 Budget Issues (H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT;HR976(SCHIP BILL);H.R.5613 Medicare Reimbursement Issues (H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT) Public Hospital Reimbursement (P.L.110-28)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2007 · year_end · YY
Graduate Medical Education (P.L.110-28);FY08 Budget Issues (H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT;HR.976-(SCHIP BILL); Medicare Reimbursement Issues (H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT) Public Hospital Reimbursement (P.L.110-28)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2007 · mid_year · MM
Graduate Medical Education (P.L.110-28);FY08 Budget Issues (H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT;HR.976-(SCHIP BILL); Medicare Reimbursement Issues ( H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT ) Public Hospital Reimbursement (P.L.110-28)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2006 · year_end · YY
Graduate Medical Education (P.L.110-28);FY08 Budget Issues (H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT;HR.976-(SCHIP BILL); Medicare Reimbursement Issues ( H.R.3162-CHAMP ACT ) Public Hospital Reimbursement (P.L.110-28)
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2004 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2003 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2002 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION via GREATER NEW YORK HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
2001 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
FY 2009 Budget Resolution (H.Con Res.312.S.Con.Res70), provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid cuts; FY 2009 Labor - HHS appropriations (S.3230), provisions related to NIH
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R.6331, S.3101;CHAMP Act, H.R.3162;Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008,S.3118;Inpatient Medicare Prospective Payment System Rule, CMS 1390-P,F;Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007, H.R.4105;Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act of 2008;H.R.5174;Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007, H.R.4138;42CFR413.75,H.R.1093,provisions related to Medicare graduate medical education and the counting of resident work hours, HR 615 & 616 relating to Medicare Parity; PATH Act of 2008 (S.3656, HR 7241) Medicaid reimbursement issues (Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations Bill, H.R. 2642-Provision to Place Moratoria on Medicaid Regulations CMS-2258-FC,CMS 2279-P,CMS 2213-P, and CMS-2275-F; Protecting the Medicaid safety Net Act of 2008, H.R.5613;Public and Teaching Hospital Preservation Act, H.R.3533;Medicaid Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants Access Act of 2007, H.R.2066;Temporary Increase in FMAP (HR5268,S.2586, H.R.7110, S. 3656,S.3689 ) Medicaid Outpatient Regulation (ms 2213-F)
Wired for Healthcare Quality Act (S.1693), provisions related to health information technology. Pro(tech)Act of 2008(H.R.6357), provisions related to health information technology. Health Professional Shortage Area Issues(HRSA)Proposed Rule RIN#0906-AA44).Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007 (H.R.3014), pertaining to elimination of health care disparities
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Registered Nurse safe Staffing Act of 2007 (H.R.4138); Fairness Nursing Home Arbitration (S.2838)
Wired for Healthcare Quality Act (S.1693), provisions related to health information technology.Pro(tech)tAct of 2008(H.R.6357),provisions related to health information technology.Health Professional Shortage Area Issues(HRSA Proposed Rule RIN#0906-AA44). Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007 (H.R.3014), pertaining to elimination of health care disparities
FY 2009 Budget Resolution (H.Con Res.312.S.Con.Res.70),provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid cuts; FY 2009 Labor -HHS appropriations (S.3230),provisions related to NIH
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
FY 2009 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res.312,S.Con.Res.70),provisions relating to Medicare and Medicaid cuts
Medicare hospital reimbursement issues and Medicare graduate medical education reimbursement issues (Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, H.R.6331,S.3101;CHAMP Act,H.R.3162;Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008,S.3118;Inpatient Medicare Prospective Payment System Rule,CMS 1390-P;Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor Program Moratorium Act of 2007,H.R.4105;Nursing and Allied Health Education Preservation Act of 2008,H.R.5174;Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007,H.R.4138;42 CFR 413.75,provisions related to Medicare graduate medical education and the counting of resident work hours) Medicaid reimbursement issues (Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations Bill,H.R.2642-Provision to Place Moratoria on Medicaid Regulations CMS-2258-FC,CMS 2279-P,CMS 2213-P, and CMS-2275-F;Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008,H.R.5613;Public and Teaching Hospital Preservation Act,H.R.3533;Medicaid Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants Access Act of 2007,H.R.2066)
Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007 (H.R.4138);
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE