Sycom GM RSS feed generatorTue, 31 Jan 2012 12:58:33 GMTAdvocatehttp://www.naph.orgNAPH's Legislative AgendaCopyright 2009en-usSat, 04 Feb 2012 06:07:05 GMT1Public Hospitals Urge Congress to Reject MedPAC's Recommendation to Cut Hospital E&M Payments (January 2012)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Public-Hospitals-Urge-Congress-to-Reject-MedPACs-Recommendation-to-Cut-Hospital-EM-Payments.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge Congress to reject the MedPAC recommendation to reduce hospital E&M payments pending further analysis. This payment reduction would result in significant cuts to hospitals, which ultimately impact the care available to low-income beneficiaries.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:30:20 GMTTalking Points: Medicare Hospital Outpatient Payments for Evaluation and Management Services (January 2012) - Members Onlyhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/EM-Cuts-Talking-Points-Jan-2012.aspx?FT=.pdfThese talking points outline MedPAC's recommendation to cut Medicare hospital outpatient payments for E&M services and guide advocacy efforts to effectively communicate the impact of such a proposal on the safety net.Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:36:13 GMTPublic Hospitals Urge Congress to Reject Hospital Cuts to Offset the Medicare SGR Fixhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Public-Hospitals-Urge-Congress-to-Reject-Hospital-Cuts-to-Offset-the-Medicare-SGR-Fix.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge Congress to reject reductions in hospital outpatient and bad debt payments as offsets for the SGR patch. These payment reductions will only result in cuts to Hospitals.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:48:18 GMTNov. 2011: Making Medicaid Affordable, Protecting Patientshttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid-Savings-Brief.aspx?FT=.pdfThis brief outlines innovative policy ideas from NAPH that will provide savings to Medicaid and help Congress achieve fiscal order without sacrificing care to vulnerable populations.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:23:35 GMTUpdated - Public Hospitals Urge Congress to Support Graduate Medical Education (December 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Public-Hospitals-Urge-Congress-to-Support-Graduate-Medical-Education-Dec-2011.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH urges Congress to oppose cuts to Medicare or Medicaid GME support.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:29:04 GMTUpdated - Public Hospitals Oppose Drastic Cuts to the Medicaid Program to Achieve Federal Budget Savings (December 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Public-Hospitals-Oppose-Drastic-Cuts-to-the-Medicaid-Program-to-Achieve-Federal-Budget-Savings-Dec-2.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge Congress to oppose drastic cuts to the Medicaid program. Specifically, changes in FMAP funding and reduction or elimination of provider taxes. When people lose Medicaid - we all pay the premium.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:51:59 GMTOctober 2011: Safety Net Health Systems: Keeping Americans Healthy and Workinghttp://www.naph.org/Publications/Safety-Net-Economic-Impact-Brief.aspxThis brief highlights FY 2009 economic impact and employment findings for NAPH member states. It also outlines substantial cuts to state Medicaid programs and the impact of those cuts on providers and patients.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:21:18 GMTFederal Medicaid Funding (FMAP)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/FMAP-Medicaid-Costs.aspxStates and the Federal Government share the cost of Medicaid coverage. FMAP determines what percentage of the cost is borne by each state. Learn more about FMAP and NAPH's work to protect this funding.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:43:05 GMTUpdated - Public Hospitals Urge Congress to Preserve Medicaid, Reject FMAP Cuts (December 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/FMAP-Medicaid-Costs/Urge-Congress-to-Preserve-Medicaid-and-Reject-FMAP-Cuts-.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge Congress to oppose FMAP cuts, which shift costs and ultimately hurt people.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:04:13 GMTFMAP Legislative Status Updatehttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/FMAP-Medicaid-Costs/FMAP-Legislative-Status-Update.aspxMon, 12 Sep 2011 15:48:10 GMTEconomic Impacthttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Economic-Impact.aspxSafety net providers not only provide care to the most vulnerable, but are essential economic engines. Find out how they inject economic life into their communities.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:37:27 GMTNAPH Members Inject Economic Life Into Their Communities (September 2011) http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Economic-Impact/NAPH-Members-Inject-Economic-Life-Into-Their-Communities-.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH members provide care for the most vulnerable and drive jobs and have great impact on their state economies. As the nation struggles through the economic downturn - safety net hospitals are keeping Americans working and healthy.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:11:31 GMTEconomic Impact Overviewhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Economic-Impact/Economic-Impact-Overview.aspxMon, 12 Sep 2011 16:02:06 GMTProvider Taxeshttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Provider-Taxes.aspxLimiting provider taxes, AKA provider assessments, may be on the table as one way to achieve budget savings. NAPH is working to prevent this, as it would hurt state's ability to pay for Medicaid.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:54:28 GMTUPDATED - Provider Taxes: Talking Points (August 2011) (Members Only)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Provider-Taxes/Provder-Taxes-Talking-Points.aspx?FT=.pdfThere is a possibility that elimination or reduction of provider taxes will be considered as a part of the federal savings called for by the debt limit legislation. These talking points provide greater insight into why provider taxes enable a stable Medicaid program.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:23:35 GMTUPDATED - Safety Net Hospitals Urge Congress to Retain State Flexibility in Funding Medicaid (December 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Provider-Taxes/Provider-Tax-One-Pager.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge the President and Congress to recognize that cutting provider taxes shifts costs onto states, which they cannot afford. Cuts in provider taxes do not increase efficiency or performance - they only succeed in shifting costs and negatively impacting Medicaid beneficiaries.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:09:02 GMTProvider Taxes Overviewhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Provider-Taxes/Provider-Taxes-Overview.aspxMon, 12 Sep 2011 15:55:59 GMTDeficit Reduction Backgroundhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Background.aspxThe "super committee" must make federal spending cut recommendations by late November. Find more information about the deficit reduction legislation, along with talking points for NAPH members.Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:54:50 GMTUpdated - Public Hospitals Oppose Drastic Cuts to the Medicaid Program to Achieve Federal Budget Savings (December 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Background/Public-Hospitals-Oppose-Drastic-Cuts-to-the-Medicaid-Program-to-Achieve-Federal-Budget-Savings-Dec-2.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge Congress to oppose drastic cuts to the Medicaid program. Specifically, changes in FMAP funding and reduction or elimination of provider taxes. When people lose Medicaid - we all pay the premium.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:51:59 GMTBackground Informationhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Background/Background-Information.aspxThu, 08 Dec 2011 10:12:28 GMTQ & A on Deficit Reduction (August 2011) (Members Only)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Background/Q-and-A-on-Debt-Limit-Legislation.aspx?FT=.pdfThis Q & A is meant to aide in preparation for the likely questions posed by members of Congress regarding the impact of any potential Medicaid cuts.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:25:33 GMTDebt Limit Legislation: Details of Bill (August 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Background/Debt-Limit-Legislation-Background-Information.aspx?FT=.pdfThis background information outlines the debt limit legislation that was passed on Aug. 2 and areas of key concern to safety net hospitals and providers.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:22:35 GMT2011 Advocacy Agendahttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/2011-Advocacy-Agenda.aspx?FT=.pdfWed, 02 Feb 2011 13:41:47 GMTMedicaidhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid.aspxThe federal-state run program provides health coverage to more than 50 million people. NAPH is working to protect these beneficiaries' access to care, as well as boost program efficiency.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:42:36 GMTUpdated - Public Hospitals Urge Congress to Preserve Medicaid, Reject FMAP Cuts (December 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Urge-Congress-to-Preserve-Medicaid-and-Reject-FMAP-Cuts-.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge Congress to oppose FMAP cuts, which shift costs and ultimately hurt people.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:04:13 GMTUPDATED - Safety Net Hospitals Urge Congress to Retain State Flexibility in Funding Medicaid (December 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Provider-Tax-One-Pager.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge the President and Congress to recognize that cutting provider taxes shifts costs onto states, which they cannot afford. Cuts in provider taxes do not increase efficiency or performance - they only succeed in shifting costs and negatively impacting Medicaid beneficiaries.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:09:02 GMTDebt Limit Legislation: Details of Bill (August 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Debt-Limit-Legislation-Background-Information.aspx?FT=.pdfThis background information outlines the debt limit legislation that was passed on Aug. 2 and areas of key concern to safety net hospitals and providers.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:22:35 GMTUPDATED - Provider Taxes: Talking Points (August 2011) (Members Only)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Provder-Taxes-Talking-Points.aspx?FT=.pdfThere is a possibility that elimination or reduction of provider taxes will be considered as a part of the federal savings called for by the debt limit legislation. These talking points provide greater insight into why provider taxes enable a stable Medicaid program.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:23:35 GMTQ & A on Deficit Reduction (August 2011) (Members Only)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Q-and-A-on-Debt-Limit-Legislation.aspx?FT=.pdfThis Q & A is meant to aide in preparation for the likely questions posed by members of Congress regarding the impact of any potential Medicaid cuts.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:25:33 GMTUPDATED - Protect Patients and Providers: Maintain Medicaid and MOE Requirement (August 2011) http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Our-View-Medicaid-MOE.aspx?FT=.pdfThe Medicaid program is a large component of state and federal budgets and is being examined as lawmakers look to find savings during the current fiscal crisis. Allowing states to slash eligibility to the Medicaid program by repealing the Medicaid maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement to achieve those savings is not a sustainable option. NAPH urges Congress to maintain the Medicaid MOE requirement and oppose H.R. 1683 and S. 868.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:19:08 GMTFulfilling Medicaid's Promise of Access to Carehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Fulfilling-the-Medicaid-Promise-of-Access-to-Care.aspxNAPH's Shawn Gremminger outlines the debate surrounding Medicaid payment rates and access to care in this blog entry for the Safety Net Matters blog.Fri, 20 May 2011 10:16:07 GMTNAPH Supports CMS Action to Protect Medicaid Patient Access to Care (May 10, 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Statement-Supporting-CMS-Action-to-Protect-Medicaid.aspx?FT=.pdfTue, 10 May 2011 16:03:11 GMTMedicaid Overview - Advocacyhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Medicaid-Overview.aspxThu, 07 Apr 2011 17:10:33 GMTLetter to HHS from US hospital groups supporting MOE (March 1, 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/Hospital-Industry-Groups-MOE-Letter.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and six other hospital industry groups sent a letter to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius reiterating strong support for the Medicaid maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement that was part of the Affordable Care Act.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:47:34 GMTNAPH Letter to Congress on MOE (Feb. 28, 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Medicaid/NAPH-Congress-MOE.aspx?FT=.pdfMon, 28 Feb 2011 15:44:15 GMTMedicaid: What's good flexibility and what's bad?http://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Good-Flexibility-and-Bad-Flexibility-for-Medicaid.aspxThis blog post from NAPH's Shawn Gremminger and Lynne Fagnani addresses the tensions surrounding how much flexibility states may have in managing their individual Medicaid programs.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:28:50 GMTDisproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Paymentshttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Disproportionate-Share-Hospital-(DSH)-Payments.aspxSafety net hospitals rely on Medicaid and Medicare DSH payments to provide care to high volumes of low-income and uninsured patients. Learn more about DSH and NAPH's legislative work to support continued DSH funding.Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:43:26 GMTOur View: Revise the Medicaid DSH Audit and Reporting Rule (March 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Disproportionate-Share-Hospital-(DSH)-Payments/DSH-Audit-Rule-OurView.aspx?FT=.pdfThe Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Reporting and Audit Rule makes substantive DSH policy changes that go beyond the scope of the rule-making process and congressional intent. It is for this reason that NAPH urges the Administration to revise the rule in a way that supports the goal of transparency within the Medicaid program but does not fundamentally alter the DSH program. Fri, 20 May 2011 10:24:15 GMTMore information: Our Work on DSHhttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Our-Work/Safety-Net-Financing/Medicaid-and-DSH/DSH-Reporting-and-Audit-Rule.aspxFind resources including a summary of our view on the reporting rule and a link to the final rule published in December 2008.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:38:49 GMTDSH Payments Status Updatehttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Disproportionate-Share-Hospital-(DSH)-Payments/DSH-Payments-Legislative-Status.aspxMon, 25 Oct 2010 11:45:18 GMTFulfilling Medicaid's Promise of Access to Carehttp://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Fulfilling-the-Medicaid-Promise-of-Access-to-Care.aspxNAPH's Shawn Gremminger outlines the debate surrounding Medicaid payment rates and access to care in this blog entry for the Safety Net Matters blog.Fri, 20 May 2011 10:16:07 GMTSafety Net Hospitals - Our Role, Our Missionhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/NAPH-Who-We-Are-2011.aspx?FT=.pdfThe nation's public and safety net hospital systems are leaders in providing comprehensive, high quality and efficient care to all patients.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:55:57 GMTMedicaid: What's good flexibility and what's bad?http://www.naph.org/Main-Menu-Category/Newsroom/Safety-Net-Matters-Blog/Good-Flexibility-and-Bad-Flexibility-for-Medicaid.aspxThis blog post from NAPH's Shawn Gremminger and Lynne Fagnani addresses the tensions surrounding how much flexibility states may have in managing their individual Medicaid programs.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:28:50 GMT340B Drug Pricinghttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/340B-Drug-Discount-Program.aspxThe 340B Drug Discount program provides discounted outpatient pharmaceuticals to safety net providers serving high numbers of low-income and uninsured patients. NAPH is working to extend discounts to the inpatient setting. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:44:06 GMTNEW - Safety Net Hospitals Urge Extension of 340B Drug Discount to Inpatient Setting (August 2011)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/340B-Drug-Discount-Program/OurView-340B-August-2011.aspx?FT=.pdfNAPH and its members urge Congress to sponsor <i>The 340B Improvement Act of 2011</i>, H.R. 2674. This important legislation would extend the 340B program to the inpatient setting, make further improvements and allow 340B hospitals to effectively care for those most vulnerable.Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:58:13 GMTSafety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Accesshttp://www.safetynetrx.org/public/about.cfmSafety Net Hospitals for Pharmaceutical Access (SNHPA) began as an NAPH initiative to increase the affordability and accessibility of pharmaceutical care for the nation's poor and underserved populations. SNHPA is now an organization of over 500 public and private non-profit hospitals and health systems throughout the U.S. that participate in the Public Health Service 340B drug discount program. SNHPA is dedicated to educating its members and others about the 340B program and creating new opportunities for members to save on pharmaceuticals and improve access to pharmaceutical care for vulnerable populations. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:53:57 GMT340B Drug Discount Program Legislative Statushttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/340B-Drug-Discount-Program/340B-Drug-Discount-Program-Status-Update.aspxThu, 11 Aug 2011 14:59:08 GMTPublic Hospital Action Centerhttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Public-Hospital-Action-Center_1.aspxCheck out the latest Alerts, find out how to contact your legislators and more!Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:31:53 GMTAdvocacy Alerts (Login Req.)http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Advocacy-Alerts-Link.aspxTue, 11 Jan 2011 17:11:37 GMTCongressional News & Updateshttp://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News.aspxWed, 12 Jan 2011 15:22:56 GMTNegotiations on SGR Fix, Payroll Extension Begin Slowly - January 31, 2012http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Negotiations-on-SGR-Fix-Payroll-Extension-Begin-Slowly.aspxTue, 31 Jan 2012 12:58:33 GMTSenate Reconvenes, Conference Committee Begins Work on SGR Fix - January 24, 2012http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Senate-Reconvenes-Conference-Committee-Begins-Work-on-SGR-Fix.aspxTue, 24 Jan 2012 13:38:59 GMTSGR Fix Front and Center as Congress Reconvenes - January 18, 2012http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/SGR-Fix-Front-and-Center-as-Congress-Reconvenes.aspxWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:39:47 GMTCongress Ends 2011 with 2-Month SGR Patch, Payroll Extension - January 4, 2012http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Congress-Ends-2011-with-2-Month-SGR-Patch-Payroll-Extension.aspxWed, 04 Jan 2012 11:07:06 GMTCongress at an Impasse Over SGR Fix, Tax Extenders - December 20, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Congress-at-an-Impasse-Over-SGR-Fix-Tax-Extenders.aspxTue, 20 Dec 2011 13:25:28 GMTWyden, Ryan Release Bipartisan Medicare Reform Proposal - December 20, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Wyden-Ryan-Release-Bipartisan-Medicare-Reform-Proposal.aspxTue, 20 Dec 2011 13:22:37 GMTHouse and Senate Struggle to Find Agreement on SGR Fix, Tax Extenders - December 13, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/House-and-Senate-Struggle-to-Find-Agreement-on-SGR-Fix-Tax-Extenders.aspxTue, 13 Dec 2011 12:47:04 GMTCongress Nears Completion of Year-End Spending Bill - December 13, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Congress-Nears-Completion-of-Year-End-Spending-Bill.aspxTue, 13 Dec 2011 12:41:53 GMTTwo Weeks Remain for Congress to Address SGR Fix, Other Year-End Business - December 6, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Weeks-Remain-for-Congress-to-Address-SGR-Fix-Other-Year-End-Business.aspxTue, 06 Dec 2011 14:27:59 GMTCongress Introduces Bills to Change Sequestration Triggers - December 6, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Congress-Introduces-Bills-to-Change-Sequestration-Triggers.aspxTue, 06 Dec 2011 14:25:00 GMTLegislation Pending to Address Drug Shortages - December 6, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Legislation-Pending-to-Address-Drug-Shortages-.aspxTue, 06 Dec 2011 14:31:55 GMTCongress Has Full Agenda Heading Into December - November 29, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Congress-Has-Full-Agenda-Heading-Into-December.aspxTue, 29 Nov 2011 11:43:08 GMTSuper Committee Fails - Congress Looks to Finish 2011 Business - November 22, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Super-Committee-Fails-Congress-Looks-to-Finish-2011-Business.aspxTue, 22 Nov 2011 13:53:16 GMT'Super Committee' at an Impasse Over Revenue Gap - November 8, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Super-Committee-at-an-Impasse-Over-Revenue-Gap.aspxTue, 08 Nov 2011 14:20:51 GMT'Super Committee' Members Trade Deficit Reduction Plans, Hold Public Hearing - November 1, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Super-Committee-Members-Trade-Deficit-Reduction-Plans.aspxTue, 01 Nov 2011 15:17:10 GMT'Gang of Six' Meets With 'Super Committee,' FY 2012 Appropriations Update - October 25, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Gang-of-Six-Meets-With-Super-Committee.aspxTue, 25 Oct 2011 12:11:58 GMTNAPH Spearheads Medicaid Message to 'Super Committee,' Committees of Jurisdiction Send Recommendations - October 18, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/NAPH-Spearheads-Medicaid-Message-to-Super-Committee.aspxTue, 18 Oct 2011 12:07:27 GMTCommittees of Jurisdiction Send Recommendations to 'Super Committee' - October 12, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Committees-of-Jurisdiction-Send-Recommendations-to-Super-Committee-.aspxWed, 12 Oct 2011 13:20:44 GMTCongress Returns from Brief Recess, Super Committee Continues to Deliberate Spending Cuts - October 4, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Congress-Returns-from-Brief-Recess.aspxTue, 04 Oct 2011 14:04:34 GMTHill Scrambles to Avoid Government Shutdown - September 27, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Hill-Scrambles-to-Avoid-Government-Shutdown.aspxTue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:31 GMTNAPH Responds to White House Proposals - September 27, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/NAPH-Responds-to-White-House-Proposals.aspxTue, 27 Sep 2011 15:53:48 GMT"Super Committee" Meets, CBO Estimates Impact of Sequestration - September 13, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Super-Committee-Meets.aspxTue, 13 Sep 2011 12:38:24 GMTCongress Reconvenes With a Full Plate - September 7, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Congress-Reconvenes-With-a-Full-Plate.aspxWed, 07 Sep 2011 15:12:52 GMTDeficit Cutting Deal Enacted Hours Before Debt Ceiling Expiration - August 2, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Deficit-Cutting-Deal-Enacted-Hours-Before-Debt-Ceiling-Expiration.aspxTue, 02 Aug 2011 16:47:56 GMTBipartisan 340B Legislation Introduced in the House - August 2, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Bipartisan-340B-Legislation-Introduced-in-the-House.aspxTue, 02 Aug 2011 16:44:38 GMTOne Week Before Debt Ceiling Expiration, New Options for Compromise Emerge - July 26, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/One-Week-Before-Debt-Ceiling-Expiration-New-Options-for-Compromise.aspxTue, 26 Jul 2011 16:00:11 GMTHouse GOP Introduces Cut, Cap and Balance Act; McConnell, Reid Work on Plan B - July 19, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/House-GOP-Introduces-Cut-Cap-and-Balance-Act.aspxTue, 19 Jul 2011 15:14:53 GMTRepublicans Reject 'Grand Bargain,' Negotiations Continue, NAPH Hospital Action Needed - July 12, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Republicans-Reject-Grand-Bargain-Negotiations-Continue-NAPH-Hospital-Action-Needed.aspxTue, 12 Jul 2011 12:45:06 GMTSenate Forgoes Fourth of July Recess, Budget Negotiations Continue - July 6, 2011http://www.naph.org/Homepage-Sections/Advocate/Congressional-News/Senate-Forgoes-Fourth-of-July-Recess-Budget-Negotiations-Continue.aspxWed, 06 Jul 2011 14:44:50 GMT