Government Relations Call - Thursday, July 9 - July 1, 2009

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7-9-09 GR Call

Government Relations Call - Thursday, July 9 - July 1, 2009

Please join us for the Government Relations call on Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 P.M. EDT. Call-in information is below:

Call number: 800-346-7359
Passcode: NAPH

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HHS Releases National Quality Strategy - March 23, 2011

NAPH, Others Urge Solicitor General to File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Medicaid Case - March 23, 2011

Congress Still Struggling to Finish FY 2011 Appropriations - March 15, 2011

Senate Finance Committee Action Delayed, Contact Your Senate Delegation - 6/19/09

Hennepin County Medical Center Names New CEO
Hennepin County Medical Center Names New CEO

Dennis O'Leary, MD Joins Truman Medical Centers Board of Directors - June 19, 2009
Dennis O'Leary, MD Joins Truman Medical Centers Board of Directors - June 19, 2009

House Committees Issue Health Reform Proposal Outline - 6/12/09

Senate HELP Committee Releases Draft Health Reform Legislation - 6/12/09

House Republicans Urge Bipartisanship in Approaching Health Reform - 6/12/09

Get Ready for Grassroots Activation - July 1, 2009

NAPH and Other Provider Groups File Amicus Brief in Support of Health Reform - November 30, 2010

MACPAC Releases first Report to Congress - March 23, 2011

MedPAC Releases March 2011 Report to Congress - March 23, 2011

GAO Issues Report on Strategies for Health Care Integration - November 30, 2010

NAPH Submits Comment Letter on Health Care-Acquired Conditions - March 23, 2011

CMS Extends Deadline for Pioneer ACO Letters of Intent, Applications - June 14, 2011

CDC Awards Grants to Prevent Chronic Disease, HHS Awards Grants to Coordinate Care - October 4, 2011

CMS Innovation Center Launches ACA Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative - October 4, 2011

Wyden, Ryan Release Bipartisan Medicare Reform Proposal - December 20, 2011

HHS Releases Guidance on Essential Health Benefits - December 20, 2011

NPHHI Receives Grant from Kaiser Permanente - March 6, 2012

HHS Proposes ICD-10 Implementation Delay - April 10, 2012

CMS Taking Applications for Initiative to Reduce Nursing Home Resident Readmissions - April 10, 2012

MedPAC Proposes Overhaul to Medicare Physician Payment Formula - October 12, 2011

IOM Releases Report on Essential Health Benefits - October 12, 2011

MedPAC Concerned About EHR Incentive Program and Dual-Eligible Demonstration - April 10, 2012

CMS Approves Arizona’s Request to Amend Its Medicaid 1115 Waiver - April 10, 2012

CMS to Hold Webinar on Strong Start Initiative - March 6, 2012

Congress Returns from President’s Day Recess to Full Hearing Schedule - February 28, 2012

House Votes on Budget Resolutions, Senate HELP Releases Draft Legislation Targeting Drug Shortages - April 3, 2012

Supreme Court Wraps Up ACA Oral Arguments, Detailed Summary Available to NAPH Members - April 3, 2012

HHS, ONC Announce New Health IT Initiative - June 14, 2011

Kaiser Releases Report Outlining Governors’ FY 2013 Proposals for Medicaid - April 3, 2012

California Medicaid Case Sent Back to 9th Circuit - February 28, 2012

NAPH Submits Comments to CMS on EMTALA - April 3, 2012

NAPH Submits Comments on Conditions of Participation Proposed Rule - December 20, 2011

Supreme Court Sets Briefing Schedule for Affordable Care Act Challenge - December 20, 2011

NAPH Provides Detailed Summary of Final Medicaid Eligibility and Exchange Rules - April 3, 2012

House Approves Repeal of IPAB, Budget Committee Approves Budget Resolution - March 27, 2012

CMS Releases Final Rule for Medicaid Waivers - February 28, 2012

CMS Releases Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed Rule - February 28, 2012

Oral Arguments Begin in Supreme Court ACA Case - March 27, 2012

CMS Announces Advance Practice Nursing Demonstration - March 27, 2012

Congress Nears Completion of Year-End Spending Bill - December 13, 2011

11th Circuit Holds Hospital Merger Under Direction of Public Hospital Authority Immune from Antitrust Scrutiny - December 20, 2011

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan Releases FY 2013 Budget - March 20, 2012

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid Eligibility Under the ACA - March 20, 2012

Extenders Agreement Passes Congress, E&M Cuts Excluded - February 22, 2012

NAPH Submits Comments on DSH Audit Underinsured Proposed Rule - February 22, 2012

CMS Announces Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration - March 20, 2012

MedPAC Releases March Report, Includes E&M Proposal - March 20, 2012

NAPH Elected to Co-Chair Partnership for Medicaid - December 13, 2011

Miss the Dec. 15 Year-End Legislative Update Webinar? Webcast Now Available Online - December 20, 2011

MACPAC Releases March Report - March 20, 2012

IPAB Repeal Makes Its Way Through Congress - March 13, 2012

NAPH Meets With CMS Officials to Discuss SNACO Proposal - February 22, 2012

Republican Study Committee Introduces Legislation to Block Grant Medicaid - March 13, 2012

NAPH, Other Hospital Groups File Medicaid Brief With Supreme Court - February 22, 2012

Multi-Campus EHR Legislation Introduced in Congress - July 19, 2011

National Health Service Corps Provides Funding to Strengthen Health Care Workforce - February 22, 2012

NAPH Seeks Feedback on Meaningful Use Stage 2 Proposed Rule - March 13, 2012

Health Affairs Features HIT in March Issue - March 13, 2012

Two Weeks Remain for Congress to Address SGR Fix, Other Year-End Business - December 6, 2011

Super Committee Deadline Nears - November 15, 2011

AHRQ Releases Bilingual Guide to Help Hospitals Reduce Readmission Rates - March 13, 2012

Commonwealth Fund Releases a Report on Safety Net Hospital Financing - March 13, 2012

HHS to Delay ICD-10 Compliance Date - February 22, 2012

President’s Budget Released, Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Included - February 14, 2012

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear ACA Challenges - November 15, 2011

Congress Introduces Bills to Change Sequestration Triggers - December 6, 2011

Congress Struggles to Find Common Ground on SGR Fix, Payroll Extension - February 14, 2012

Final Rule on Insurance Benefit and Coverage Summaries Released - February 14, 2012

Legislation Pending to Address Drug Shortages - December 6, 2011

Marilyn Tavenner Nominated as CMS Administrator, Berwick to Leave on Dec. 2 - November 29, 2011

CMS Adds CLABSI Rates to Hospital Compare - February 14, 2012

CMS Sets Recovery Audit Prepayment Review Project for June, Issues RAC Report - February 14, 2012

CMS Innovation Center Announces Webinars, FAQ for Health Care Innovation Challenge - December 6, 2011

MAP Submits Review of Measures Under Consideration for 2012 Rulemaking - February 14, 2012

Survey Finds Surge in Employer Benefit Insurance Costs - October 4, 2011

Survey Finds Increase in Hospital-Based Palliative Care Services - October 12, 2011

Focus Remains on SGR Fix - February 7, 2012

HHS to Delay Medicare Meaningful Use Stage 2 - December 6, 2011

CMS and HHS Release Exchange Funds - December 6, 2011

Data Review Period Launches for Medicare Efficiency Measure - February 7, 2012

AHRQ Releases Hospital Quality Indicators Toolkit - February 7, 2012

Register Today! NAPH, HIMSS to Host HIT Meaningful Use Webinar on Dec. 6 - November 29, 2011

CMS to Host Nov. 30 Call on Shared Savings Program - November 29, 2011

Bring Your Innovators to Washington – Join NAPH for Our Spring Innovators Legislative Event and Capitol Hill Reception! - February 7, 2012

Negotiations on SGR Fix, Payroll Extension Begin Slowly - January 31, 2012

NQF to Host eMeasures Webinar - December 6, 2011

Update: NAPH’s 2011 HIT/Meaningful Use Survey - December 6, 2011

CMS Announces Appeal Process for Medicare EHR Incentive Program - January 31, 2012

CMS Announces Health Care Innovation Challenge - November 15, 2011

CMS Releases State List of Benchmark Plans - January 31, 2012

Justice Department Urges Supreme Court Not to Overturn Entire Health Reform Law - January 31, 2012

GAO Report: Formula Would Provide Targeted, Immediate Assistance to States During National Economic Downturns - November 15, 2011

Final Reminder: Nov. 30 Deadline for Hospitals to Attest for 2011 Medicare EHR Incentive Payment - November 29, 2011

Hotel Deadline Friday, Feb. 3 – Register Today for NAPH’s Innovators Legislative Event – and Bring Your Innovators to Washington! - January 31, 2012

Senate Reconvenes, Conference Committee Begins Work on SGR Fix - January 24, 2012

Super Committee Fails – Congress Looks to Finish 2011 Business - November 22, 2011

White House Officials Release State Health Exchange Progress Report - January 24, 2012

More than 43 Hospital Systems Participate in NAPH Fall Conference and Legislative Event - September 27, 2011

Regulatory Update: EHR Incentive Program and State Health Exchanges - October 4, 2011

Register Today for NAPH’s Innovators Legislative Event – and Bring Your Innovators to Washington! - January 24, 2012

SGR Fix Front and Center as Congress Reconvenes - January 18, 2012

NAPH, HIMSS to Host HIT Meaningful Use Webinar on Dec. 6 - November 22, 2011

Reminder: Nov. 30 Deadline for Hospitals to Attest for 2011 Medicare EHR Incentive Payment - November 22, 2011

MedPAC Recommends Payment Cuts to Medicare Outpatient E&M Services - January 18, 2012

NAPH and Hospital Industry Prepare Amicus Briefs Supporting the Affordable Care Act - January 18, 2012

CMS Survey Shows Satisfaction With Medicaid and CHIP Programs - November 15, 2011

HRSA Allows Special Exception for Hospitals Filing for 340B Eligibility - November 15, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule Permitting the Inclusion of Underinsured Costs in Medicaid DSH Limit - January 18, 2012

HHS Issues Medicaid Quality Measures - January 10, 2012

CMS to Host Provider Call on Hospital VBP Program - November 22, 2011

CMS Announces New Medicare, Medicaid Payment Demonstrations - November 22, 2011

CMS Issues FAQ on Medicaid RAC Program - January 10, 2012

Congress Ends 2011 with 2-Month SGR Patch, Payroll Extension - January 4, 2012

NAPH Responds to White House Proposals - September 27, 2011

DC Circuit Hears ACA Arguments, Supreme Court Asked to Review ACA - October 4, 2011

CMS Announces Innovation Advisors Program - January 4, 2012

CMS Delays Enforcement of New HIPAA Electronic Transaction Standards - November 22, 2011

New Study on Florida Medicaid Reform Shows Improved Health, Lower Costs - November 22, 2011

NAPH Members Inject Economic Life Into Their Communities - September 7, 2011

NAPH Submits Safety Net ACO Details to the Innovation Center - November 22, 2011

CMS Releases Final OPPS Rule, Incorporates Recommended Changes - November 8, 2011

President Obama Announces Initiatives to Get Veterans Back to Work - November 8, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on OPPS Proposed Rule - September 7, 2011

4th Circuit Court Dismisses ACA Challenges - September 13, 2011

CMS Releases Final 2012 Physician Fee Schedule - November 8, 2011

California Hospitals Sue to Stop MediCal Rate Cuts - November 8, 2011

HRSA Awards ACA Health Center Grants - September 27, 2011

HHS Awards Rate Review Grants - September 27, 2011

AHRQ Awards $34 Million to Fight Health Care–Associated Infections - November 8, 2011

CMS Announces National Call to Discuss Medicare Shared Savings Program - November 8, 2011

ONC Issues Updated HIT Strategic Plan, Seeks Comments - March 29, 2011

NAPH, AHA Urge Congress to Preserve Funding for Affordable Care Act - April 6, 2011

MedPAC Makes Recommendations to Improve and Expand PACE - November 8, 2011

NAPH Launches 2011 HIT/Meaningful Use Survey - November 8, 2011

Kaiser Permanente Will Sponsor IHI Fellowship for Safety Net Leader - September 27, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Creation of CO-OP Insurance Plans - July 19, 2011

NAPH Pleased to Announce Barbara Eyman as NAPH General Counsel - November 1, 2011

'Super Committee' Members Trade Deficit Reduction Plans, Hold Public Hearing - November 1, 2011

$40 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen Public Health - September 7, 2011

Mississippi Challenge to ACA Moves Forward, Washington Gets Approval from State Supreme Court to Challenge Law - September 7, 2011

NAPH Submits Comment Letters on State Health Exchanges and Medicaid Eligibility Changes - November 1, 2011

Bipartisan 340B Legislation Introduced in the House - August 2, 2011

The Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Essential Health Benefits Workshop Discussion - September 7, 2011

Kaiser Survey Shows Many States Expand Medicaid Despite Cost Pressures - November 1, 2011

Community Health Centers Receive Funding to Advance Primary Care Services - November 1, 2011

One Week Before Debt Ceiling Expiration, New Options for Compromise Emerge - July 26, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Transparency of Medicare Claims Data - June 14, 2011

NAPH and Hospital Groups Urge Supreme Court to Rule on ACA - November 1, 2011

‘Gang of Six’ Meets With ‘Super Committee,’ FY 2012 Appropriations Update - October 25, 2011

HHS Announces up to $137 Million for State Public Health and Prevention Efforts - August 30, 2011

HHS Releases Final Plan on Regulatory Relief - August 30, 2011

CMS Releases Medicare ACO Program Final Rule - October 25, 2011

Federal Agencies Release Companion ACO Opportunities and Guidance - October 25, 2011

HHS Announces Availability of $40 Million in Grants for Chronic Disease Prevention - June 14, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court Sets Date for Oral Arguments in Medicaid Case - July 26, 2011

CMS Releases Proposed CoP Rule - October 25, 2011

Supreme Court Asked to Review Mandate, 8th Circuit to Hear Missouri Lawsuit - October 25, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on CMS Readmission Measure - August 30, 2011

Six States to Help Develop Medicaid Primary Care Payment Initiatives - August 30, 2011

NAPH Spearheads Medicaid Message to ‘Super Committee,’ Committees of Jurisdiction Send Recommendations - October 18, 2011

Six New States Launch Medicaid EHR Programs This Month - October 18, 2011

NAPH Seeks Member Support for HEC Proposal - July 26, 2011

AHA Honors 2 NAPH Members for Strides in Quality, Palliative Care - July 19, 2011

HRSA Awards Primary Care Training Grants - October 18, 2011

SAMHSA Awards HIT grants - October 18, 2011

CMS Innovation Center Issues Request for Applications for Bundled Payment Program - August 24, 2011

HHS Announces $40 Million in Grants to Enroll Children in Medicaid, CHIP - August 24, 2011

Obama Administration Halts Implementation of CLASS ACT - October 18, 2011

Republicans Reject ‘Grand Bargain,’ Negotiations Continue, NAPH Hospital Action Needed - July 12, 2011

HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Insurance Comparison Tool - August 24, 2011

Obama Proposes Deficit Reduction Measures; Calls for Medicare and Medicaid Changes - April 19, 2011

HHS Announces New Initiatives to Increase Medicaid Flexibility and Innovation - April 19, 2011

CMS Posts Redistribution of Unused Medicare GME Residency Positions - August 24, 2011

Super Committee Members Named, Planning Begins for Fall Advocacy - August 17, 2011

HHS Releases Proposed Health Insurance Exchange Rule - July 12, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Dual Eligible Request for Information - July 12, 2011

11th Circuit Rules Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate Unconstitutional - August 17, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Medicaid Eligibility, FMAP - August 17, 2011

HHS Announces FQHC Funds to Support Medicare Care Coordination - June 14, 2011

CMS Announces New Coordinated Care Models for Dual Eligibles - July 12, 2011

HHS, IRS Issue Proposed Rules on Health Exchange Enrollment, Subsidies, Credits - August 17, 2011

HHS Awards $28.8 Million to Community Health Centers - August 17, 2011

HHS Launches Initiative of Multiple Chronic Conditions - December 21, 2010

Update on Lawsuits Challenging the Affordable Care Act - April 27, 2011

CDC Awards $49 Million for State and Local Health Departments - August 17, 2011

NAPH, Other Provider Groups File Amicus Brief in California Medicaid Case - August 9, 2011

CMS Releases OPPS Proposed Rule for CY 2012 - July 12, 2011

IRS Issues Proposed Rule on Hospital Community Health Needs Assessment - July 12, 2011

CMS Releases Final IPPS Rule for FY 2012 - August 9, 2011

Report Indicates Nearly Half of All States Plan Medicaid Provider Cuts - June 7, 2011

NQF Seeks Nominations for Steering Committee, Technical Advisory Panels - June 7, 2011

CMS Launches New Hospital Compare Site - August 9, 2011

CMS Issues Guidance on MOE, Home and Community-Based Service Waivers - August 9, 2011

New DSH Proposed Rule Under Review at OMB - July 12, 2011

Wishard Receives Record Gift for New Hospital, Will Rename System and Hospital - July 12, 2011

CMS Releases Solicitation for Proposals for the Medicare Community-Based Care Transitions Program (CCTP) - April 19, 2011

CMS Issues IPPS Proposed Rule, Includes Provisions Implementing Hospital Readmissions Program and More - April 27, 2011

New Leaders for Innovation, Advocacy Join NAPH - July 6, 2011

Senate Forgoes Fourth of July Recess, Budget Negotiations Continue - July 6, 2011

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid Payment Reductions for Treatment of HACs - June 7, 2011

GAO Announces New Appointments to MedPAC - June 7, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Equal Access Proposed Rule - July 6, 2011

GAO Report Finds Difficulty Referring CHIP, Medicaid Children for Specialty Care - July 6, 2011

NAPH Provides Analysis of Proposed ACO Regulations - April 6, 2011

Medicare EHR Attestation Begins April 18 - March 29, 2011

HHS Announces New Hospital Preparedness Program Awards - July 6, 2011

6th Circuit Finds Affordable Care Act is Constitutional - July 6, 2011

Proposed Rule Enables Patients to View Individuals Accessing their Electronic Records - June 7, 2011

IOM Issues Report on Geographic Adjustment in Medicare Payments - June 7, 2011

New Survey Demonstrates Value of Drug Discount Program to Patients, Hospitals - July 6, 2011

IOM Reports Needed Changes in Pain Management - July 6, 2011

NAPH Provides More Information on National Quality Strategy - April 6, 2011

Government Funding, Deficit Reduction Remain Top Priorities in Washington - April 12, 2011

Apply Now! Action Coalitions for the Future of Nursing - July 6, 2011

President Obama Pulled into Debt Negotiations – NAPH Asking for Member Outreach - June 28, 2011

Join SNHPA in Washington for 340B Conference and Legislative Day - June 7, 2011

More Posturing on Debt Limit with No Compromise in Sight - June 1, 2011

HHS Announces Up to $500 million in Funding for Improving Patient Care - June 28, 2011

HHS Launches ‘Partnership for Patients;’ NAPH, Members Sign On - April 12, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on CMS' IPPS FY 2010 Proposed Rule - June 23, 2009

Deficit Reduction Talks Continue, Biden Group Sets July 1 Deadline - June 21, 2011

NAPH’s Bruce Siegel Warns of Risks to Medicaid - June 21, 2011

CMS to Hold June 7 Conference Call on Pioneer ACOs - June 1, 2011

Three States Win Grants to Develop Health Insurance Exchanges - June 1, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on FY 2012 IPPS Rule - June 21, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Advance Payment Initiative - June 21, 2011

July 4 Recess is Perfect Time to Hold Stakeholder Meetings - June 23, 2009

Farzad Mostashari Named New Director of ONC - April 12, 2011

HHS Seeks Comments on Proposed Regulatory Review Plan - June 21, 2011

HHS Announces $4 Million in Healthy Communities Funds - June 21, 2011

HHS Reduces Hospital Preparedness Program by $42 Million - June 1, 2011

HHS Releases Regulatory Review Plan, Including Review of Conditions of Participation - June 1, 2011

Obama Administration Announces National Prevention Strategy - June 21, 2011

National Quality Forum Releases Updated List of Serious Reportable Events - June 21, 2011

HHS Unveils Plans to Reduce Health Disparities Among Racial, Ethnic Minorities - April 12, 2011

NAPH Cosponsoring National HIT and Delivery System Transformation Summit in DC - April 6, 2011

NAPH Member Elected To NQF Palliative Care Steering Committee - June 21, 2011

IRS Makes New ACA Reporting Requirements for Tax-Exempt Hospitals Optional for Tax Year 2010 - June 14, 2011

Joint Commission Announces New Accreditation Standards Under Primary Care Model - June 1, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Expand Exemptions to E-Prescribing Program - June 1, 2011

CMS to Hold Call on Medicare & Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Registration - March 23, 2011

CMS State Medicaid Director Letter Issues Technical Changes on Medicaid EHR Incentive Program - April 12, 2011

Discussion of Medicaid Cuts, but Little Action on Capitol Hill - May 24, 2011

CMS Innovation Center Announces New Models to Encourage ACO Development - May 24, 2011

Truman Medical Centers CEO Inducted as AHA Chair - April 12, 2011

NAPH Makes Nominations to Critical Measures Development Board - April 6, 2011

HRSA Proposes to Permit 340B Orphan Drug Coverage at Rural Hospitals - May 24, 2011

HHS Issues Final Rule on 'Unreasonable' Insurance Premium Increases - May 24, 2011

Affordable Care Act Celebrates First Year of Enactment, Safety Net Health Systems Leaders in Implementation - March 23, 2011

CMS Moves Forward with Medicaid Psychiatric Demonstration - April 12, 2011

Medicaid Remains at Center of Storm on Capitol Hill - May 17, 2011

Nominations Deadline Approaching! AHRQ Seeks Nominations for National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality - April 12, 2011

Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments to Start in Some States in Early 2011 - December 21, 2010

CMS Launches Initiatives to Improve Care, Lower Costs for Dual Eligibles - May 17, 2011

CMS Announces $100 Million in Grants for Healthy Communities - May 17, 2011

NAPH Soliciting Hospital Information on Care for Homeless Population - December 21, 2010

CMS to Host Forum on ICD-10 Conversion - May 17, 2011

Another Stopgap Funding Law Keeps Pressure on Congress - March 23, 2011

New Website Compiles ACA-Related State Legislation - March 23, 2011

HHS Releases Partnering to Heal Training Video to Reduce Health Care-Associated Infections - May 17, 2011

CDC Issues Guideline on Norovirus Prevention in Health Care Settings - May 17, 2011

‘Maintenance of Effort’ the New Catchphrase in Washington - February 9, 2011

Sebelius Issues Letter to Governors Highlighting State Flexibility under Medicaid - February 9, 2011

House Seeks to Cut Medicaid Eligibility amid Deficit Reduction Talks - May 11, 2011

Congress Considers Law on Public Employee Pension Act - May 11, 2011

NAPH Submits Value Based Purchasing Comments to CMS - March 15, 2011

NAPH Submits Comments on Health Care Quality Measures to AHRQ - March 15, 2011

CMS Issues Final Telemedicine Rule, Eases Burdens on Credentialing and Privileging - May 11, 2011

NAPH Sponsors National Medicaid Congress - May 11, 2011

House Begins Debate on FY 2011 Continuing Resolution - February 16, 2011

Sebelius Tells Arizona Plans to Cut Medicaid Coverage Do Not Violate Health Reform - February 24, 2011

Indiana, Ohio Launch Medicaid EHR Incentive Payment Programs - May 11, 2011

Modern Healthcare recognizes NAPH CEO, members for leadership - May 11, 2011

HRSA Seeks Nominations for Three of Four Federal Advisory Committees - March 15, 2011

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule on GME Resident Cap Reductions - March 15, 2011

FY 2012 Budget is Top Priority as Congress Returns to Washington - May 3, 2011

GOP Set to Introduce MOE Repeal Legislation - May 3, 2011

Senate May Vote on ACA Repeal Bill Over Majority Objections - January 25, 2011

Federal District Judge Rules ACA Constitutional - February 24, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for Medicaid Rate-Setting Process - May 3, 2011

CMS Issues Final Hospital VBP Rule - May 3, 2011

CMS Seeks Applications for $40 Million in CHIPRA Enrollment and Outreach Grants - February 16, 2011

HHS Continues Outreach Efforts on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans - February 9, 2011

CMS Announces Web Conference on Community-Based Care Transitions Program - May 3, 2011

CMS Clarifies Availability of Federal CHIP and Medicaid Funds for Translation and Interpretation Services - May 3, 2011

Government Shutdown Averted – for Now - March 2, 2011

NAPH Provides Analysis of President’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal - March 2, 2011

CMS Issues Proposed Rule to Expand Influenza Vaccination Access in Hospitals - May 3, 2011

NAPH Meets with Senior HHS Officials on Delivery System Reforms - January 25, 2011

ONC Seeks HIT Approved Accreditor Applications - February 24, 2011

NAPH Issues Comment Letter on EMTALA - March 2, 2011

NAPH Issues Comment Letter on HIT Definition of Meaningful Use - March 2, 2011

CMS Delays Implementation Deadline for Medicaid RACs - February 24, 2011

HHS Announces $750 Million in Prevention Funding - February 16, 2011

CMS Seeks Applications for Medicaid Prevention Grants - March 2, 2011

CMS Announces Programs to Support Community-Based Living - March 2, 2011

GAO Encourages Alignment of Reporting for e-Prescribing and EHR Programs - February 24, 2011

New CMS Website Tracks Status of Medicaid RAC Implementation - March 2, 2011

CMS Issues Final Rule on Certain Fraud and Abuse Provisions of the Affordable Care Act - February 9, 2011

NQF Seeks Nominations for Steering Committee on Regionalized Emergency Medical Care Services - February 16, 2011

Deadline Approaching for NQF Disparities Panel Nominations - March 2, 2011

MedPAC Backs 1% Pay Increase for Hospitals in 2012 - January 19, 2011

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Medicaid Payment Case - January 19, 2011

CMS Proposed Rule Would Expand Patient Notification - February 9, 2011

CMS Seeks Members for Expert Panels to Develop New Quality Measures - February 9, 2011

CMS Seeks Input on Application of EMTALA to Hospital Inpatients - January 25, 2011

HHS Announces New Grants for State Implementation of Health Insurance Exchanges - January 25, 2011

Florida Judge Deems Health Reform Law Unconstitutional - February 1, 2011

CMS Issues Final Rule Extending Hospital Visitation Rights to Same-Sex Couples - November 30, 2010

CMS Issues Request for Information Regarding ACOs and the Medicare Shared Savings Program - November 30, 2010

OCIIO Promotes Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans through New Website - February 1, 2011

Obama Renominates Berwick as CMS Administrator - February 1, 2011

Arizona Aims to Cut Medicaid to 280,000 Individuals - January 25, 2011

Xiaoyi Huang Promoted to Assistant VP for Policy - January 25, 2011

CMS Announces Open Call on Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing - February 1, 2011

CMS Article Highlights Guidance for Hospitals on Inpatient Admissions - February 1, 2011

HRSA Announces Health Center Planning Grants Opportunity - January 19, 2011

Highlighting innovations in health care quality at NAPH member hospitals - January 19, 2011

NAPH Member Recognized by Kaiser Foundation at IHI Meeting - December 21, 2010

Two NAPH Leaders Named to an NQF Steering Committee - January 19, 2011

Congress Passes One Year ‘Doc Fix’ - December 14, 2010

Sebelius Urges Governors to Request Enhanced FMAP Extension from CMS - Aug. 24, 2010

Upcoming Educational Opportunity: The Disparities Leadership Program - January 19, 2011

NAPH leads coalition letter on Medical lawsuit - August 11, 2010

HHS Seeks Comments on Evaluation of SAMHSA Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration Grant Program - December 14, 2010

Health Reform Repeal Vote Delayed - January 12, 2011

Medicaid EHR Incentive Program Funds Now Flowing - January 12, 2011

House Rules Include Pay-Go Changes - January 4, 2011

Disjointed House and Senate 2011 Calendars - January 4, 2011

CMS Issues Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Proposed Rule - January 12, 2011

Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight to Move from HHS Secretary’s Office to CMS - January 12, 2011

Congress Struggling to Conclude Lame Duck Session - December 14, 2010

House Parties Choose Committee Leaders - December 14, 2010

States Receive Bonuses for Enrolling Children in Medicaid - January 12, 2011

Registration now Open for NAPH’s Community Leaders Legislative Event in March - January 4, 2011

New Congress, New Relationships - January 4, 2011

Jackson Health System to Hold Hospital Disaster Planning Symposium - December 14, 2010

Congress Eyes 2010 Endgame – Seeking Compromise on Must Pass Legislation - December 8, 2010

EHR Incentive Program Hospital and Physician Registration Opened Jan. 3 - January 4, 2011

Preliminary FY 2011 DSH Allotments Released - January 4, 2011

HRSA Announces $8 Million in Funds for Community Health Centers - November 30, 2010

HHS to Reimburse States that Care for Haiti Earthquake Survivors - November 30, 2010

Proposed Medicaid Measures Released for Comment - January 4, 2011

HHS Announces Program to Recognize HAI Achievements - January 4, 2011

House Republicans Choose Committee Chairs - December 8, 2010

NAPH Submits Comments to CMS on ACOs - December 8, 2010

Federal Court Rules Portion of Health Reform Unconstitutional - December 14, 2010

United States Solicitor General Urges Supreme Court to Deny Review of Medicaid Payment Case - December 14, 2010

NAPH Joins Hospital Industry in Submitting Comments on VBP Program - December 8, 2010

Federal Court Upholds Constitutionality of Health Reform Law - December 8, 2010

HHS Releases Healthy People 2020 - December 14, 2010

CMS Officially Amends Medicaid Regulations to Remove Cost Limit Rule - December 8, 2010

This Week is National Health Care Quality Week - October 19, 2010

CMS Issues Fact Sheet for New Medicare Beneficiaries - November 30, 2010

PLEASE NOTE, NEWSLINE WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22.

Opportunity to Participate in Key NAPH Readmissions Study - October 19, 2010

Long “To Do List” as Congress Returns for Lame Duck - November 16, 2010

NAPH Urges Hospitals to Oppose DSH and GME Cuts Proposed by Fiscal Commission - November 16, 2010

CMS Formally Launches Innovation Center - November 16, 2010

AHRQ Seeks New Nominations for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - November 16, 2010

Congress Returns for Lame Duck Session and Transition Planning - November 11, 2010

HHS Seeks State Grant Applications for Development of Exchange HIT Systems - November 11, 2010

HHS Publishes FY 2012 State FMAPs - November 16, 2010

HHS Announces Additional Support for States to Upgrade Medicaid HIT Systems - November 11, 2010

CMS to Hold Meeting on Transition Care Services Pilot Program - November 11, 2010

Commonwealth Fund Introduces New Hospital Comparison Tool - October 19, 2010

States Gain Approval for EHR Provider Incentive Program - November 11, 2010

CMS Issue Proposed Rules for Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractors - November 11, 2010

CMS, CDC Encourage Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries to get Flu Vaccine - October 27, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control and Payment Error Rate Measurement - Aug. 24, 2010

Federal Court Rejects Application of Charity Care Days to Medicare DSH Adjustment - November 3, 2010

ONC Issues Interim Final Rule Correcting EHR Standards - October 19, 2010

Migration Policy Institute Solicits Applications for Immigrant Integration Awards - October 19, 2010

Congressional Recess Continues - October 12, 2010

House Health Care Reform Bill Summary Available - June 23, 2009

HELP Committee Marking Up Health Care Reform Bill, Finance Committee Delayed - 6/22/09

House Bill Would Provide Critical Access Hospitals Support through Provider Taxes - October 19, 2010

Representative Introduces Bill to Relax Physician Supervision Requirements - October 19, 2010

HHS Announces $473 Million in Funding to Support Patient-Centered Outcomes Research - October 12, 2010

CMS Issues Letter Revising SPA Process - October 12, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on Expansion of RAC Program to Medicaid - October 12, 2010

Upcoming Webinar on Seasonal Flu Prevention for Vulnerable Populations - October 5, 2010

Bidding Adieu to NAPH - September 22, 2010

All States Have Requested Extended FMAP Funding, HHS Says - October 5, 2010

DHS Requests Feedback on Disaster Preparedness - Aug. 24, 2010

Federal Judge Allows Virginia Health Reform Lawsuit to Move Forward; Missouri Voters Approve Referendum Nullifying Insurance Mandate - August 11, 2010

IOM to Study Best Practices for Improving Health Care Safety with HIT - October 5, 2010

House Releases Bill with No DSH Cuts, Denver Health CEO to Testify - 6/22/09

More States Begin Efforts to Implement Medicaid EHR Incentive Payments - March 31, 2010

UHC Recognizes University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - October 5, 2010

CMS to Hold Feedback Session on Medicare Data for Performance Measurement - September 15, 2010

HRSA to Hold Meeting Regarding Designation of MUPs/HPSAs - September 15, 2010

Joint Commission Releases Roadmap for Hospital Communications Standards - August 11, 2010

Senate makes one last attempt on FMAP provision before recess - August 2, 2010

AHRQ Seeks Nominations for U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - September 15, 2010

Arizona Budget Eliminates Children’s Health Insurance Program - March 31, 2010

NAPH Urges Obama Administration to Carefully Craft HIT Incentive Payment Regulations - December 15, 2009

HHS Announces $9 Million in Grants for Preventive Medicine Residency Programs - August 2, 2010

NAPH Meets with HRSA to Discuss CCN Funding and Implementation - June 15, 2010

ONC Seeks Comments on HIT Standards Committee Recommendations - June 15, 2010

House Leaders Introduce Bill to Correct HHS Rule on EHR Payments to Multi-Campus Hospitals - August 2, 2010

President Appoints Berwick CMS Administrator During Recess - July 7, 2010

HHS Launches Healthcare.gov - July 7, 2010

OIG Releases Report on Medicaid DSH Payments - July 14, 2010

NAPH to hold DC-Based Consultants Breakfast – June 29 - June 22, 2010

CMS Releases Letter on ARRA Political Subdivision Requirement - June 30, 2010

Congress Prepares for Recess – Likely without FMAP Extension - July 27, 2010

States Encouraged to Seek Funding to Stem Bloodstream Infections in Hospitals - July 27, 2010

HHS Announces Grants to Increase Health Care Workforce Diversity - July 14, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for CY 2011 Outpatient Prospective Payment System - July 14, 2010

Congressional Leaders Urge CMS to Reconsider Inpatient Hospital Pay Cuts - July 27, 2010

New Jersey Revises Hospital Assessment; Pennsylvania Enacts New Hospital Tax - July 27, 2010

House Subcommittee Holds Hearings on MedPAC GME Recommendations - July 7, 2010

ACGME Proposes New Standards for Resident Hours - July 7, 2010

Hospital Leaders Lobby on FMAP; Future of Extension Uncertain - July 20, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentives - July 20, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Physician Fees and Bonus Payments for Primary Care - July 7, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on Medicaid and CHIP for Lawfully Residing Residents - July 7, 2010

CMS to Conduct Survey on Payments to Providers for HCACs - July 20, 2010

Health Plans Must Cover Preventive Services under New Regulations - July 20, 2010

Office of Minority Health Announces Grants to Address Health Disparities - July 7, 2010

HHS Issues Proposed Modifications to HIPAA Rules - July 20, 2010

NAPH Launches Public Hospital Patient Safety Program - December 15, 2009

CMS Leadership Undergoing Significant Changes - April 28, 2010

HHS Seeks Comments on Proposed Survey of Former CAP/HCAP Grantees - July 20, 2010

Hospital Industry Urges Delay in Implementation of DSH Reporting Rule - June 22, 2010

June 2010: CDC Proposes New H1N1 Flu Guidance For Health Workers

HHS Issues Final Rule on Establishment of Temporary Certification Program for HIT - June 22, 2010

Discount for NAPH Members at the Fourth National Medicare RAC Summit - June 22, 2010

NAPH Seeks Representation on MUP and HPSA Rulemaking Committee - June 15, 2010

MedPAC Releases June 2010 Report to Congress - June 22, 2010

Hospitals Enroll in PECOS to Receive Medicare EHR Incentives - June 15, 2010

Louisiana Delegation Seeking Signatures on DSH Auditing and Reporting Rule Letter - May 11, 2010

Four New States Receive Federal Matching Funds for EHR Incentives - May 20, 2010

CMS Announces Open Door Forum on Medicare Shared Savings - June 15, 2010

Sebelius Touts Early Health Reform Implementation - May 20, 2010

NAPH Urges HRSA to More Flexibly Interpret FQHC Requirements As They Apply to Public Hospital Community Clinics - May 11, 2010

HHS Announces $83.9 Million in HIT Awards - June 9, 2010

States Asked to Join Multi-Payer Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration - June 9, 2010

ONC Requests New Applications for Beacon Community Cooperative Agreement Program - June 2, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on Medicaid Program Premiums and Cost Sharing - June 9, 2010

Arizona Reinstates CHIP Coverage - June 2, 2010

CMS Issues Q&A on ACOs; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Expected in the Fall - June 9, 2010

Georgia and Tennessee Enact Hospital Taxes - May 26, 2010

NAPH Comments on Hospital and Health Care Complexes Cost Report - June 2, 2010

GAO Chief Announces Appointments to MedPAC - May 26, 2010

IRS Seeks Comments on Additional Requirements for Tax-Exempt Hospitals - June 2, 2010

NAPH, AHA, and Others Advocate Change to EHR Rules - May 5, 2010

Come to Washington To Prepare for Major Changes to 340B Program - June 2, 2010

HRSA Initiates Negotiated Rulemaking to Revise MUP and HPSA Criteria and Designations - May 11, 2010

SNHPA’s Annual Legislative Day July 22 - June 2, 2010

Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Decision to Strip Hospital of Tax Exempt Status - March 31, 2010

Georgia Supreme Court Strikes Down Caps on Noneconomic Damages - March 31, 2010

HHS to Establish Insurance Information Website by July 1 - May 11, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Funding Levels for State High-Risk Pools - May 5, 2010

HHS Issues Request for Information on HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes - May 11, 2010

More States Begin Efforts to Implement Medicaid HIT Incentive Payments - May 5, 2010

CMS Issues DSH Ruling on SSI Fraction, Non-Covered Days, Labor/Delivery Days - May 11, 2010

Recent Jobs Bill Opens EHR Funding to Certain Hospital-Based Physicians - April 28, 2010

CMS Issues Final Rule on State Flexibility with Medicaid Benchmark Plans - May 5, 2010

HHS to Accelerate Start of Early Retiree Reinsurance Program - May 11, 2010

CMS Actuary Report Provides Alternative Estimates for Health Reform - April 28, 2010

Programs in Health Reform May Go Unfunded - April 28, 2010

MedPAC Recommends Reforming GME Payments - April 28, 2010

Health Reform Law Contains New Compliance Measures - April 7, 2010

NAPH Urges Changes to Proposed Rule for EHR Certification - April 13, 2010

Obama Extends Hospital Visitation Rights to Same-Sex Couples - April 22, 2010

FMAP Extension a Top Priority Even if Road to Passage is Unclear. - April 22, 2010

CMS Releases Proposed Medicare IPPS Rule - April 22, 2010

HHS Issues Long-Awaited HIT Rules - January 5, 2010

Senate Struggling to Move Jobs Bill—NAPH Pushing for FMAP and DSH Extensions - February 17, 2010

Lawmakers Press for Changes to Meaningful Use Rule - April 13, 2010

CMS Offers Guidance on Health Reform Medicaid Expansion - April 13, 2010

NAPH Launches New Blog - Safety Net Matters - March 31, 2010

MedPAC Recommends Reforming GME Payments - April 7, 2010

Five New Regional HHS Directors Appointed - April 13, 2010

Guess Who’s Blogging? NAPH! Join the Conversation Today! - April 13, 2010

Congress Enacts Historic Health Care Reform Bill - March 23, 2010

Landrieu and Vitter Introduce DSH Reporting and Auditing Rule Legislation - February 17, 2010

Senate to Pass Health Reform “Fixes” Through Reconciliation - March 23, 2010

DSH Cuts Likely in Senate, Still Time to Act! - 6/22/09

House Committee Issues Request for Hospital Discount Data - 6/22/09

Jobs Bills Pushed Back to Accommodate Reform Passage - March 23, 2010

HHS and DOL Announce Awards for HIT and Health Jobs Training - February 17, 2010

Medicaid FMAP Rates for Q1 of FY 2010 Announced - February 17, 2010

Moody’s to Recalibrate Municipal Bonds to Global Rating Scale in Mid April - March 23, 2010

Congress Moves to Finish Health Reform in Coming Weeks - March 17, 2010

CMS Issues Additional CHIPRA Guidance for State Leaders - February 17, 2010

NAPH and AHA Press for Changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Programs for Hospitals - February 17, 2010

NAPH Holds Successful Legislative Event - March 17, 2010

Senate Passes Jobs Bill; Extends FMAP and Physician Fee Schedule Fix and Clarifies EHR Incentive Payments - March 17, 2010

Administration Releases FY 2011 Budget Request - February 2, 2010

HUD Seeks to Codify Hospital Refinancing Rules - February 2, 2010

President Obama Signs Law Delaying Medicare Payment Reductions - March 17, 2010

HHS to Provide Additional Funding to Hospitals Treating Haiti Earthquake Survivors - February 17, 2010

Obama Calls for Expansion of Repayment Audits - March 17, 2010

HHS Issues Final Notice Allowing Multiple Contracting Pharmacies for 340B Providers - March 17, 2010

CMS Issues FAQs on DSH Auditing and Reporting Rule - January 26, 2010

New Guide Provides Strategies to Reduce Avoidable Hospital Readmissions - February 2, 2010

Obama Suggests Interest in Increasing Physician Medicaid Payments - March 17, 2010

HHS Issues Proposed Rules for HIT Certification - March 17, 2010

More States Begin Efforts to Implement Medicaid HIT Incentive Payments - January 26, 2010

GAO Announces MACPAC Appointees - January 5, 2010

NAPH Submits Comments on CMS' Meaningful Use Proposed Rule - March 17, 2010

CMS Posts Lewin Group Report on Medicaid Rules - March 17, 2010

NAPH President Larry Gage Talks Reform in Modern Healthcare - January 5, 2010

HHS Awards Additional HIT Grants to States - March 17, 2010

Senate Leaders Struggle to Find Votes for Jobs Bill - February 23, 2010

NAPH Tracking Member Hospital Applications for Beacon Community Program Grants - March 17, 2010

Kaiser Commission Report Finds Increased Medicaid Enrollment - February 23, 2010

Senate Passes Statutory "PAYGO" Amendment, but Exempts Physician Fee Schedule - February 2, 2010

Attention All Hospital Employees: The VA Announces Two New Services for Homeless Vets - March 17, 2010

Federal Arbitration Panel Orders FEMA to Pay $474 million to Rebuild Charity Hospital - February 2, 2010

Reviving Prospects for Health Reform Legislation, Congressional Leaders Eye Reconciliation - March 2, 2010

Extenders and Jobs Bill Hit Multiple Snags - March 2, 2010

HRSA Issues Final Guidance Regarding Public Entity Status - February 23, 2010

President Obama Establishes Commission on Fiscal Responsibility - February 23, 2010

Encourage Your Congressional Representatives to Sign House HIT Letter - March 2, 2010

House Votes to Repeal Antitrust Exemption for Insurers - March 2, 2010

Nominations Now Accepted for Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare - January 26, 2010

MedPAC Supports Full Market Basket Increase with Value-Based Purchasing - January 26, 2010

President Obama Names Members to Fiscal Reform Commission - March 2, 2010

ONC Panel May Support Easing “Meaningful Use” Rule - February 23, 2010

RWJF Announces 2010 Cover the Uninsured Week - February 23, 2010

HHS Announces $100 Million in State Awards for Children’s Health Care Innovations - March 2, 2010

Health Reform Bill in Doubt After Republican Wins Key Senate Seat - January 20, 2010

CMS Chief Actuary Continues to Raise Concerns Regarding Medicare Payment Reform - January 20, 2010

House Members Urge Lower Reductions to DSH Payments - January 20, 2010

Closed-Door Health Reform Negotiations Continue - January 12, 2010

House and Senate Approve Six Fiscal Year 2010 Spending Bills - December 15, 2009

Medicaid DSH Reporting Rule Legislation Introduced - December 15, 2009

NAPH Participates in White House Meeting on Hospital Readmissions Policy - January 12, 2010

House Champions Circulating DSH “Dear Colleague Letter" - January 12, 2010

GAO Releases Report on Medicaid DSH and the DSH Reporting Rule - January 5, 2010

CMS Seeks Comment on Children's Health Care Quality Measures - January 5, 2010

CDC Issues Updated H1N1 Guidance for Health Care Workers - October 19, 2009

Senate Finance Committee Markup Continues. Please Ask Your Senator to Support Schumer DSH Amendments - September 28, 2009

Deadlines Approaching for New HIT Grants - December 8, 2009

85 Community Health Centers Receive Recovery Act Funds - December 15, 2009

FEMA Announces FY 2010 Homeland Security Funds for State and Local Governments - December 15, 2009

CMS Awards Medicaid HIT Planning Funds to First State - December 8, 2009

Six Community Hospitals Sue Massachusetts Over DSH Payments - December 8, 2009

Federal Court Decisions Limit Medicare DSH Reimbursement - October 19, 2009

Federal Court Bars Pennsylvania Medicaid DSH Payments During Ongoing Litigation - October 19, 2009

Illinois Adopts Legislation to Access Additional Federal Medicaid Funds - December 8, 2009

Senate Aims to Finish Health Reform Debate by End of Year - December 8, 2009

Ohio Hospital Assessment Takes Effect - December 8, 2009

President Issues “Improper Payment” Executive Order - December 8, 2009

New “Jobs Bill” Eyed - December 8, 2009

House Energy and Commerce Committee Wraps Up Its Reform Bill - September 28, 2009

Finance Committee Passes Health Care Reform Legislation - October 13, 2009

Settlement Relieves Safety-Net Hospitals of Burdensome and Costly Reporting Mandate - October 13, 2009

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Wishard Bond Measure - November 9, 2009

NAPH member Denver Health Participates in HIT Policy Committee Meeting - November 9, 2009

BMC and Denver Health Receive Funds to Reduce Health Disparities - October 27, 2009

House Adopts Physician Fee Schedule Fix - November 24, 2009

CMS Chief Actuary’s Health Reform Estimate Sparks Medicare Payment Reform Concerns - November 24, 2009

Louisiana Congressional Delegation Urges HHS to Reconsider DSH Reporting and Audit Rule - 6/22/09

CMS Posts Fact Sheet on Health Information Technology Incentive Payments - 6/22/09

Governors and State Budget Officers Issue Review of Fiscal Conditions - November 24, 2009

CMS Withdraws Proposed Medicaid Rehabilitative Services Rule - November 24, 2009

NAPH Leadership Meets with Secretary of HHS - November 3, 2009

HHS Awards $17 Million in Funds to Reduce Health Care-Associated Infections - November 3, 2009

Holding Pattern for Health Reform - November 17, 2009

Congress Reauthorizes Ryan White CARE Act - October 27, 2009

NAPH Meets with White House Office of Health Reform - November 17, 2009

HHS Releases Healthcare-Associated Infections Funding to State Survey Agencies - November 17, 2009

HHS Releases Additional Recovery Act Funds - November 3, 2009

HHS Secretary Invokes Emergency Waiver Authority - November 3, 2009

Joint Commission and HHS Release Language Access Video - November 17, 2009

BMC HealthNet Plan Ranked #2 Among Medicaid Plans - November 17, 2009

Health Reform Update - October 5, 2009

California Enacts Hospital Assessment to Fund Improved Medi-Cal Rates - October 27, 2009

Palm Beach County Celebrates New Hospital Opening - November 17, 2009

Nye Circulates “Dear Colleague Letter” on Exempting Children’s Hospitals from DSH Cuts - October 13, 2009

HRSA Issues Draft Guidance Modifying Health Center Governance Requirements - October 5, 2009

HRSA Releases $28 Million in Health Center Health Information Technology Grants - October 5, 2009

HHS Advisory Committee on Minority Health Releases Report on Addressing Disparities in Health Reform - October 13, 2009

NAPH Nominates VCU’s Retchin and Denver Health’s Gabow to MACPAC - October 5, 2009

NAPH Meets with HHS Officials to Discuss Health Reform and HIT - September 28, 2009

NAPH Executive Director Attends White House H1N1 Meeting - September 28, 2009

Former Senators Release Health Reform Proposal - 6/23/09

California Restores Funding for CHIP Program - September 16, 2009

House Republicans Outline Health Reform Plans - 6/22/09

Health Reform Legislation Sees Progress after Rough August Recess - September 14, 2009

CMS Issues Proposed CHIP Allotment Rule - September 28, 2009

HRSA Awards State Health Access Program Grants to 13 States - September 14, 2009

Preliminary Health Information Technology Certification Program Underway - September 14, 2009

HHS Releases Updated State Medicaid DSH Allotments - September 8, 2009

HRSA Announces $33 Million in Health Care Workforce Awards - September 28, 2009

NAPH Members Awarded Health Quality Improvement Grants - September 14, 2009

HRSA Issues Final Guidelines Permitting Children’s Hospitals to Enroll in the 340B Program - September 8, 2009

CDC Announces State Funds for HAI Prevention; New Jersey Adopts Law Prohibiting Providers from Billing for Serious Medical Errors - September 8, 2009

House Reform Bill Will Not Include DSH Cuts - 6/19/09

Follow-Up with CMS on DSH Rule Impact and Questions - 6/19/09

HHS Solicits Input Regarding Regionalization of Emergency Care - September 1, 2009

CMS Releases H1N1 Vaccination Medicare Billing Guidance; IOM Panel Recommends Respirators for Health Care Workers - September 8, 2009

HHS Issues Guidance on EMTALA and Medicare Payment in Event of an H1N1 Flu Outbreak - September 1, 2009

CMS Issues Guidance to States on Medicaid Incentive Payments for HIT - September 8, 2009

HRSA Distributes $25.7 Million in Community Health Center Grants - September 1, 2009

Massachusetts Restores Limited Health Coverage for Legal Immigrants - September 8, 2009

NAPH Issues New Paper on the Impact of the Recession - September 8, 2009

HIT Policy Committe Requests Comments on Initial Proposal for Definition of Meaningful Use by June 26 - 6/19/09

CBO Estimates Health Insurance Exchange Will Leave 37 Million Uninsured - 6/16/09

Statement: NAPH Urges Congress to Reject White House Proposal to Cut Supplemental Safety Net Payments - 6/15/09

Now is Time to Engage Members of Congress on Health Reform - July 1, 2009

Senate Committee Adopts FY 2010 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill - August 3, 2009

Health Affairs Publishes Article on Reforming the Medicaid DSH Program - August 25, 2009

National Governors Association Guides States as they Implement HIT Stimulus Provisions - August 25, 2009

White House Relaxes Recovery Act Lobbying Restrictions - August 3, 2009

Boston Medical Center Sues Massachusetts for Diverting Funds - August 3, 2009

$1.2 Billion in Stimulus HIT Funding Available - August 25, 2009

NAPH Meets with New CMS Medicaid Director Cindy Mann - August 25, 2009

California Enacts $2 Billion in Additional Health Care Cuts - August 3, 2009

Delays Continue to Plague Health Care Reform Debate - July 24, 2009

NAPH Executive Director Chris Burch Represents NAPH at White House Health Reform Meeting - August 14, 2009

NAPH Hosts Member Hospital Conference Call with White House Health Reform Office - August 14, 2009

House Adopts FY 2010 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill - July, 24, 2009

Massachusetts Commission Recommends Global Payments - July 24, 2009

HHS Releases $13.4 Million in Nurse Loan Repayment Assistance - August 14, 2009

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Seeks Comments on Quality Measures Under Development - August 14, 2009

Department of Labor Announces Health Care Workforce Training Grants - July 24, 2009

House Ways and Means Committee Completes Mark-up of Reform Bill - July 23, 2009

Government Prepares for H1N1 Resurgence, Requests Hospitals to Complete Ventilator Survey - August 14, 2009

House of Representatives Releases Revised Health Reform Legislation - July 14, 2009

Grady Memorial Hospital’s Art Kellermann Participates in Release of Kaiser Commission Report - August 14, 2009

CMS Releases Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Enhanced FMAP - August 10, 2009

Senate HELP Committee Democrats Release Public Plan and Employer Mandate Proposals - July 10, 2009

HHS Releases $40 Million in CHIP Enrollment Grants - July 10, 2009

CDC Advisory Committee Issues H1N1 Vaccine Recommendations - August 10, 2009

Government Accountability Office Solicits Nominations to MACPAC - August 10, 2009

DSH Cuts on the Table in House – Contact Democrats in Delegation Now - July 9, 2009

Urgent Action Needed: Act Now to Oppose Damaging 340B Amendments in HELP Committee - July 9, 2009

Louisiana Adopts $240 Million in Medicaid Cuts - August 10, 2009

AHA, Other Hospital Groups Announce Deal to Cut $155 Billion to Help Pay For Health Reform - July 8, 2009

NAPH Supports House TriCaucus Bill to Reduce Health Disparities - July 7, 2009

CMS Issues Medicare Hospital Outpatient PPS Proposed Rule for FY2010 - July 7,2009

HHS Rescinds Medicaid Outpatient and Other Rules - July 1, 2009

House Hearing Set-up Health Care Showdown in July - Public Hospital CEO Testifies - July 1, 2009

HRSA Announces $200 Million in Health Care Workforce Funds - August 3, 2009

NAPH Launches Health Reform Benefits Everyone Advocacy Campaign - August 25, 2009

NAPH Legislative Event is a Big Success! - September 28, 2009

CMS Provides H1N1 Guidance to State Medicaid and CHIP Officials - September 28, 2009

HHS OIG Okays Use of Bulk Patient Assistance Programs at DSH Hospitals - September 8, 2009

HRSA Clarifies Public Agency Status under the Health Center Program – NAPH Requests Input - September 1, 2009

Both Chambers Work to Combine Bills; Find Votes - October 19, 2009

HRSA Releases Recovery Act Workforce Funds to States - October 13, 2009

Senate Champions Circulating “Dear Colleague Letter” Requesting Smaller DSH Cuts in Reform - October 27, 2009

Lots of Activity, but Little Movement in Capitol Hill Health Care Reform Debate - October 27, 2009

With Bill Release, House Readies for Floor Debate - November 3, 2009

House Narrowly Passes Health Care Reform Legislation - November 9, 2009

Senate Health Reform Bill Clears First Hurdle - November 24, 2009

Senate Awaits CBO Score on Public Plan Compromise - December 15, 2009

NAPH and UHC Issue HIT Incentive Payment Policy Brief - December 8, 2009

Leaders Will Skip Formal Conference Process for Health Reform - January 5, 2010

HHS Announces Additional HIT Training Funds - January 5, 2010

Policy Makers Still Considering Future of Health Reform - January 26, 2010

Missouri Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Ranked First in Nation in 2008 - January 26, 2010

NAPH and Other Stakeholders Urge Congress to Increase Medicaid Primary Care Rates - January 20, 2010

Bipartisan Group of House Members Urges Inclusion of 340B Inpatient Extension - January 12, 2010

Supreme Court Campaign Finance Decision May Impact NAPH Members - February 2, 2010

With Health Care Reform Stalled, the Senate Works to Craft Jobs Bill - February 2, 2010

Bipartisan Summit Keeps Health Reform Debate Alive - February 17, 2010

HHS Awards $119.5 Million to States for Prevention and Wellness Programs - February 17, 2010

White House Releases New Health Reform Proposal—Congress Could Pass Reform Through Reconciliation - February 23, 2010

CMS Working to Avoid Disruption in Medicare Physician Fee Schedules - March 2, 2010

House of Representatives Approves Additional Delay in Medicare Payment Reductions - March 23, 2010

After Health Reform Passage – Implementation the New Watchword - March 31, 2010

Director of HHS Announces Realignment of CMS - April 7, 2010

With Congress on Recess, Hill Leaders Eye Agenda - April 7, 2010

HHS Announces Additional HIT-Related Grants - April 13, 2010

Congress Struggles to Deal with Extenders and Jobs Bills - April 13, 2010

Extension of Enhanced Medicaid Funding Stalled – NAPH Calling for Action - April 28, 2010

HHS Announces Formation of Insurance Oversight Office - April 28, 2010

HHS Requests State Feedback on High-Risk Insurance Pools - April 22, 2010

Congress Contemplates Extended “Doc Fix” as Part of Package – FMAP Extender Still Included for Now - May 5, 2010

CMS Issues FY 2010 DSH Allotments and Revised FY 2009 Allotments - May 5, 2010

GAO Report Says Medicare Contract Reform Accelerated, but with Setbacks - May 5, 2010

Biden, Sebelius Announce 15 Beacon Community Awardees - May 11, 2010

After Extensive Advocacy, House Intends to Move Extenders Bill with FMAP Extension - May 11, 2010

CMS Announces Medicare Claims Filing Deadline Change - May 20, 2010

Extenders Bill – with NAPH Priorities – Delayed Again - May 20, 2010

CMS Issues IPPS Proposed Rule to Implement Health Reform Changes - May 26, 2010

Congressional Leaders Still Seeking Votes on Extenders - May 26, 2010

NAPH and Others Oppose Measures to Change Medicare 72-Hour Rule - June 2, 2010

House Drops FMAP from Extenders Bill Just Before Passage - June 2, 2010

Senate Includes FMAP in Extenders Bill – Provision Still in Danger - June 9, 2010

Senate Eyes Extenders End Game - FMAP Still Included - June 15, 2010

Senate to Attempt to Pass Extenders Bill for Third Time - June 22, 2010

NAPH Submits Comments on Proposed Hospital IPPS Rule - June 22, 2010

HHS Announces $250 Million to Strengthen Primary Care Workforce - June 22, 2010

ONCHIT to Hold Informational Calls on EHR Temporary Certification - June 30, 2010

FMAP Stalled for Now – NAPH Co-Hosting July 15 Fly-In - June 30, 2010

Health IT Enrollment Workgroup Solicits Public Comment - June 30, 2010

CMS Proposes Rule to Extend Hospital Visitation Rights to Same-Sex Couples - June 30, 2010

Hospitals to Push FMAP Extension and Other Issues at Joint Legislative Day - July 7, 2010

CMS Issues Proposed Rule for CY 2011 Outpatient Prospective Payment System - July 7, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on Translation and Interpretation Funding - July 7, 2010

HHS Announces Awards to Improve Hospital Preparedness and Emergency Response - July 14, 2010

Senate Eyeing FMAP as Hospital Leaders Come to DC - July 14, 2010

NAPH Names New CEO - July 27, 2010

Congress Passes, President Signs FMAP Extension - August 11, 2010

CMS Seeks Comments on Legislative Changes to Provide Quality Care to Children - August 2, 2010

Credentialing Commission for Healthcare Interpreters to Hold Webinar - September 15, 2010

Congress to Recess this Week; Lame Duck Session in November - September 29, 2010

With Eye on Midterms, Congress Recessing Early - September 22, 2010

Adieu/Farewell – A Message from Chris Burch - October 12, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on CHIPRA Bonus Payments - October 12, 2010

Congress on Recess until Nov. 15 - October 5, 2010

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Nominations for Community Health Leaders - October 19, 2010

Standing on the Precipice of Change...A Message from Dr. Bruce Siegel - October 19, 2010

NAPH Government Relations Calls will Resume after Election - October 27, 2010

CMS to Help Hospitals Verify Patient Eligibility for Medicare - November 11, 2010

NAPH Pushes Conversation on Health Reform Forward at Well-Attended Conference - November 11, 2010

Congress Works on Short Extensions, Considers Long-Term Solutions - November 30, 2010

CMS Issues Guidance on State Medicaid Demonstration Programs for Dual Eligibles - November 16, 2010

Senate Abandons Fiscal Year 2011 Omnibus – Opts for Short Term CR - December 21, 2010

CMMI Holding Health Care Delivery System Reform Listening Sessions - December 14, 2010

Health Care will Dominate Early Action in 112th Congress - January 4, 2011

Larry S. Gage Announces Retirement after 30 Years as NAPH President - January 12, 2011

House Expected to Pass Health Care Reform Repeal Bill - January 19, 2011

House Expected to Aggressively Investigate ACA Implementation, Write ‘Replace’ Bills - January 25, 2011

Senate Leaders Discussing Health Reform Repeal Vote - February 1, 2011

Contentious Budget Process Begins to Unfold - February 9, 2011

CMS to Hold National Provider Call on EHR Incentive Program Participation - February 16, 2011

President Releases Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Proposal - February 16, 2011

States Receive $241 Million in “Early Innovator” Health Insurance Exchange Grants - February 24, 2011

Government Shutdown Looms as Budget Impasse Continues - February 24, 2011

Medicaid in Focus at NAPH Hosts Community Leaders Legislative Event - March 2, 2011

HHS and Treasury Issue Proposed Rule on ACA State Innovation Waivers - March 15, 2011

House Likely to Approve Medicaid Eligibility Cuts and Partial ACA Defunding Bills - March 15, 2011

House Preparing to Move ACA Defunding Bill - March 23, 2011

NAPH Staff Updates - March 23, 2011

Budget Discussions Dominate Three-Week Congressional Work Period - March 29, 2011

Supreme Court Rules: 340B Entities Cannot Sue to Enforce Drug Pricing - April 6, 2011

House Budget Committee Releases Budget Resolution with Significant Medicaid Cuts - April 6, 2011

Jackson Health System names new CEO; Three NAPH Member CEOs Announce Resignations - April 19, 2011

Update on Congressional Budget Activities and Recess “To Dos” - April 19, 2011

As Congressional Recess Comes to an End, Federal Budget Talks Resume - April 27, 2011

NAPH Issues Statement in Support of CMS Regulation to Ensure Medicaid Access to Care - May 17, 2011

NAPH Expresses Support for Medical Liability Legislation - June 7, 2011

NAPH Submits Comment Letter on ACO Rule - June 7, 2011

41 Senators Reject Proposals to Cut Medicaid - June 14, 2011

NAPH Celebrates its 30th Anniversary at Annual Meeting – Materials Available - June 28, 2011

CDC Issues Guidelines for Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings - July 19, 2011

House GOP Introduces Cut, Cap and Balance Act; McConnell, Reid Work on Plan B - July 19, 2011

Study Projects Health Reform’s Impact on National Health Spending - August 2, 2011

Deficit Cutting Deal Enacted Hours Before Debt Ceiling Expiration - August 2, 2011

CMS to Hold August 18 Call on Medicare, Medicaid EHR Meaningful Use - August 9, 2011

CMS Announces Changes to the Medicare eRx Incentive Program - September 7, 2011

Congress Reconvenes With a Full Plate - September 7, 2011

HRSA Announces $700 Million in ACA Capital Grants for Health Centers - September 13, 2011

“Super Committee” Meets, CBO Estimates Impact of Sequestration - September 13, 2011

CMS Issues Final Medicaid RAC Rule - September 27, 2011

Hill Scrambles to Avoid Government Shutdown - September 27, 2011

Dartmouth Report on Hospital Readmission Rates - October 4, 2011

Congress Returns from Brief Recess, Super Committee Continues to Deliberate Spending Cuts - October 4, 2011

'Health Affairs' Releases Health Care Disparities Issue - October 12, 2011

Committees of Jurisdiction Send Recommendations to 'Super Committee' - October 12, 2011

Studies Show Uncertainty in Medicaid Enrollment, as ACA Would Cover Millions Without Individual Mandate - November 1, 2011

‘Super Committee’ at an Impasse Over Revenue Gap - November 8, 2011

NAPH’s 2011 HIT/Meaningful Use Survey – Open Until Nov. 18 - November 15, 2011

Congress Has Full Agenda Heading Into December - November 29, 2011

House and Senate Struggle to Find Agreement on SGR Fix, Tax Extenders - December 13, 2011

MedPAC Considers Draft 2013 Payment Recommendations - December 20, 2011

Congress at an Impasse Over SGR Fix, Tax Extenders - December 20, 2011

NASHP Issues RFA for Medicaid-Safety Net Learning Collaborative - January 4, 2012

CMS Releases Request for Comment on EMTALA - February 7, 2012

More than 30 Hospital Systems Participate in NAPH Legislative Conference - March 6, 2012

CMS Releases Final Rule on Insurance Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans - March 13, 2012

HPOE Webinar on AHRQ-Funded ED Patient Flow Guide - April 10, 2012

House and Senate Enjoy 2-Week Recess - April 10, 2012

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06/29/2012-06/29/2012
Metropolitan Hospital, New York City

2012 Annual Conference - San Francisco!
06/20/2012-06/22/2012
Westin San Francisco Market Street

2012 NAPH Fellows Session 1
06/18/2012-06/22/2012
San Francisco, Calif.

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Providence, R.I.

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