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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services sent to each state letters regarding compliance with federal requirements related to automatic eligibility renewals, known as “ex parte” renewals, under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

July saw the continued worsening of hospitals’ finances, according to a new Kaufman Hall report.

A three-judge panel in federal court last week partially revived a class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group subsidiary United Behavioral Health, reversing an earlier decision from 2020.

AHA Aug. 28 supported the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposal to change how certain forms of noncomprehensive coverage can be marketed and sold.

AHA responded to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ calendar year 2024 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system by voicing its extreme concern with the overall net negative update.

In an Aug. 28 letter to House sponsors, the AHA voiced support for the GOLD Card Act of 2023 (H.R. 4968) that would exempt qualifying providers from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced the first list of Medicare Part D drugs subject to price negotiations, a tenet of the Inflation Reduction Act designed to reduce health care costs.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas for a third time ruled to set aside certain regulations implementing the No Surprises Act.

Deanna Martin, AHA’s vice president for professional membership groups, highlights the valuable insights to be gained by marketing, communications and business development professionals who take part in the upcoming Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development’s annual Connections Conference Sept. 10-12 in Chicago.

In the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, health care leaders are finding new ways to strengthen performance through innovative approaches, while improving care, quality and patient safety. Hear how Johns Hopkins is using innovation to ensure long-term financial stability while managing day-to-day struggles.