mr BRUCE VLADECK

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Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose.

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Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose.

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Equal Rules Act (H.R. 2745) - support; proposed changes to regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests (FDA-2011-D-0360-Draft Guidance for Industry, Food and Drug Administration Staff and Clinical Laboratories: Framework for Regulatory Oversight of Laboratory Developed Tests) - oppose;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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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).

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 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).

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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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).

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.

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.

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 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 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).

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.

ACA (P.L.111-48, 111-152), issues related to coverage for uninsured and delivery system and reimbursement reforms; organ donation issues; issues related to immigration reform; issues related to hospital price transparency; issues related to veterans' access to health care services (H.R.3230/H.R.4810; issues related to the reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)

Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; sepsis (ensuring that if new Federal rules are put into place they are not inconsistent with what NY hospitals are required to do under NYS law); Flexibility in Health IT Reporting Act of 2014 (H.R.5481) - Support; educating DC officials about NY hospital preparedness for Ebola; educating members of Congress about hospital price transparency issues; Affordable Care Act (ACA) - support for coverage expansions and delivery system reforms; veterans health care, support for prompt payment provisions (H.R.3230/H.R.4810)

Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system, advocated in support of House and Senate letters in support; H.R.83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities; sepsis (ensuring that if new Federal rules are put into place they are not inconsistent with what NY hospitals are required to do under NYS law); Flexibility in Health IT Reporting Act of 2014 (H.R.5481) - support; educating members of Congress about hospital price transparency issues; Affordable Care Act - support for coverage expansions and delivery system reforms; veterans health care, support for prompt payment provisions (H.R.3230/H.R.4810)

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 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).

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 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 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).

Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system; sepsis (ensuring that if new Federal rules are put into place they are not inconsistent with what NY hospitals are required to do under NYS law); Flexibility in Health IT Reporting Act of 2014 (H.R.5481) - Support; educating DC officials about NY hospital preparedness for Ebola; educating members of Congress about hospital price transparency issues; Affordable Care Act (ACA) - support for coverage expansions and delivery system reforms; veterans health care, support for prompt payment provisions (H.R.3230/H.R.4810)

Organ donation issues, including the liver transplant allocation system and in support of new proposed UNOS system, advocated in support of House and Senate letters in support; H.R.83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, support Ebola funding for hospital preparedness and treatment activities; sepsis (ensuring that if new Federal rules are put into place they are not inconsistent with what NY hospitals are required to do under NYS law); Flexibility in Health IT Reporting Act of 2014 (H.R.5481) - support; educating members of Congress about hospital price transparency issues; Affordable Care Act - support for coverage expansions and delivery system reforms; veterans health care, support for prompt payment provisions (H.R.3230/H.R.4810)

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).

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 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).

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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 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).

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 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 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).

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 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 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).

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 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 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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).