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Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:33:25 GMT

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

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:58:33 GMT

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

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:53:41 GMT

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

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:13:45 GMT

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

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:43:23 GMT

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

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:38:38 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:38:59 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:23:23 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:19:20 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:39:47 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:33:11 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:26:52 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:19:23 GMT

HHS Issues Medicaid Quality Measures - January 10, 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:07:06 GMT

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

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:52:43 GMT

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

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:07:06 GMT

CMS Announces Innovation Advisors Program - January 4, 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:02:31 GMT

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

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:33:19 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:25:28 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:22:37 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:18:33 GMT

MedPAC Considers Draft 2013 Payment Recommendations - December 20, 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:12:11 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:09:32 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:03:49 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:01:18 GMT

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

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:57:48 GMT

Advocacy Alerts

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:41:47 GMT

Special Update: CMS Issues Proposed Rule Permitting the Inclusion of Underinsured Costs in the Medicaid DSH Limit - January 13, 2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:23:10 GMT

Action Alert: NAPH Rejects MedPAC's Recommended Hospital Outpatient Cuts - January 12, 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:06:40 GMT

Special Update: HHS Announces Initial Core Set of Medicaid Quality Measures for Adults - January 10, 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:07:21 GMT

Special Update: Congress Considers Hospital Medicare Payment Cuts to Offset SGR Fix - December 9, 2011

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:31:50 GMT

Special Update: Super Committee Fails - November 21, 2011

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:46:15 GMT

Special Update: CMS Releases OPPS Final Rule and CoP Proposed Rule - November 3, 2011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:24:39 GMT

Special Update: Super Committee Members Trade Plans - October 28, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:23:47 GMT

Special Update: CMS Releases Medicare Accountable Care Organization Program Final Rule - October 21, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:24:06 GMT

Special Update: NAPH Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case on Medicaid Equal Access Provision - August 8, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:24:42 GMT

Special Update: NAPH Seeks Member Input on Exchange Rules; CMS Releases FY 2012 IPPS Rule - August 4, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:25:13 GMT

Special Update: Details of Debt Limit Agreement - Membership Call Tomorrow - August 1, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:25:46 GMT

Action Alert: Contact Your Delegation About Medicaid Cuts - June 29, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:26:19 GMT

Announcements

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:36:15 GMT

Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts Put at Risk Largest Public Healthcare Safety Net that Injects $11 Billion of Economic Life into NYC Communities (Oct. 26, 2011)

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:32:09 GMT

NAPH announced the results of an analysis conducted by NAPH that shows public healthcare safety net systems like the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation not only keep their communities healthy but also drive significant economic activity and are often the largest employers in their region.

NAPH to Announce Impact of NYC Public Hospital System on Local Jobs and Economy (October 25, 2011)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:55:28 GMT

NAPH President and CEO Bruce Siegel will make an announcement on Wednesday, October 26 at 1p.m. in the lobby of Bellevue Hospital about jobs and economic activity supported by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) and safety net hospitals across the country.

NAPH Supports Changes to Final Rule for Accountable Care Organizations (October 20, 2011)

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:29:52 GMT

NAPH applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for making positive changes to its final rule - released today - for accountable care organizations under the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

NEW AD CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO URGE CONGRESS TO PROTECT MEDICAID (September 20, 2011)

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:10:42 GMT

Washington D.C. -The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems recently launched an advertising campaign to educate Congress and the Administration about the implications of cutting Medicaid to the nearly 60 million Americans currently covered by the program -mostly children, women and the disabled. Medicaid is under fire from all sides during the deficit reduction debate, and NAPH is standing up for patients and Medicaid beneficiaries across the country.

NAPH Concerned about President's Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Graduate Medical Education

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:18:16 GMT

Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2011)-NAPH commends President Barack Obama for working with Congress and the Joint Special Committee on Deficit Reduction to achieve their goal of at least $1.2 trillion in budgetary savings over 10 years and appreciates the president's commitment to finding even more federal savings.

NAPH Appoints New Vice President for Advocacy and Policy - August 5, 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:33:20 GMT

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) recently announced the addition of Dr. Beth Feldpush to its executive team as Vice President for Advocacy and Policy.

NAPH Appoints New Senior Vice President for Leadership and Innovation (June 22, 2011)

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:47:12 GMT

AHA PRESIDENT RICHARD UMBDENSTOCK AND PRINCETON UNIVERSITY (June 15, 2011)

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:30:24 GMT

NAPH Supports CMS Action to Protect Medicaid Patient Access to Care (May 10, 2011)

Tue, 10 May 2011 16:03:11 GMT

Funding is Critical for Medicaid Program to Aide in Deficit Reduction (April 13, 2011)

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:10:33 GMT

NAPH is committed to work with Congress and the Administration to ensure that reductions in federal spending do not undermine the Medicaid program.

House Budget Resolution Endangers Critical Medicaid Program for Millions of Vulnerable Americans (April 5, 2011)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:27:41 GMT

NAPH is urging Congress to reject the House's proposed FY 2012 Budget Resolution, which would cut Medicaid spending by more than $750 billion across the next 10 years.

Remarks of NAPH President Larry S. Gage at NACHC Awards Dinner (March 24, 2011)

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:09:57 GMT

Affordable Care Act Celebrates First Year of Enactment (March 23, 2011)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:27:03 GMT

Safety Net Health Systems Leaders in Implementation

NAPH Letter to Congress on MOE (Feb. 28, 2011)

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:44:15 GMT

NAPH Statement on President's 2012 Budget Proposal (Feb. 14, 2011)

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:55:32 GMT

President's Budget Cuts Billions in Medicaid Payments, Safety Net Hospitals Impacted

LARRY S. GAGE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 30 YEARS AS NAPH PRESIDENT (Jan. 12, 2011)

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:47:28 GMT

Larry S. Gage, who founded NAPH in 1981 and has served for 30 years as NAPH's president, announced he will retire from the position on July 1, 2011.

Statement on House Introduction of Health Reform Repeal Legislation (Jan. 5, 2011)

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:10:44 GMT

Statement on The Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (Dec. 1, 2010)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:27:30 GMT

We commend the Commission's decision not to accelerate cuts to essential Medicare and Medicaid supplemental payments that presently support many services for the nation's most vulnerable populations.

STATEMENT ON FISCAL COMMISSION DSH CUTS (Nov. 10, 2010)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:28:29 GMT

While NAPH supports deficit reduction as one component of the nation's future economic stability, NAPH strongly opposes the proposal in this draft to accelerate cuts in vital Medicare and Medicaid payments to safety net hospitals and health systems.

NAPH NAMES BRUCE SIEGEL AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (July 19, 2010)

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:03:12 GMT

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Siegel succeeds Christine Capito Burch, who is retiring from NAPH after serving 20 years as Executive Director.

NAPH Praises House of Representatives for Passing Historic Bill - Statement of NAPH President Larry Gage (March 22, 2010)

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:12:45 GMT

The 140 safety net hospitals and health systems that make up NAPH's membership know that the historic vote March 21 by the House of Representatives will save lives and improve access for tens of millions of Americans all across the nation. Now, safety net hospitals and health systems should immediately begin to gear up for reform.

NAPH Strongly Urges Congress to Pass Health Reform - Statement of NAPH President Larry Gage (March 18, 2010)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:56:47 GMT

With the introduction of the House amendments to the Senate-passed bill, a realistic compromise has been put on the table. NAPH strongly urges Congress to pass this historic legislation without further delay.

Numbers of Uninsured on Rise in Nation's Public Hospitals (Feb. 24, 2010)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:26:33 GMT

As the recession continues to batter state budgets, uncompensated care costs soar and services like Medicaid remain targets for massive funding cuts though millions of Americans are joining the safety net programs.

2010 Safety Net Award Nominations Open - Jan. 28, 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:49:09 GMT

NAPH Executive Director Chris Burch Announces Retirement Plans (Jan. 7, 2010)

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:49:17 GMT

Christine Capito Burch, Executive Director for the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH), announced that she will retire in mid-2010. The NAPH Executive Committee will engage in a national search for a successor.

Press Statement: Public Hospitals Nationwide Join Patient Safety Initiative - December 8, 2009

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:35:59 GMT

NAPH, Kaiser Permanente and the National Patient Safety Foundation today announced the "Patient Safety Initiative at America's Public Hospitals." This two-year program aims to enhance patient safety programs at public hospitals to ensure safe, high-quality care for vulnerable and low-income populations that depend on publicly supported health care institutions for medical care.

Statement: NAPH Commends Senator Baucus' Efforts to Advance Health Reform - September 17, 2009

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:57:18 GMT

NAPH strongly supports the broad thrust of Chairman Baucus' outlined proposal. Like other stakeholders we look forward to working closely with the Finance Committee and the Congressional leadership on details that are of direct concern to NAPH members and the patients and communities they serve.

Statement: NAPH's Reaction to the President's Speech on Health Care - September 10, 2009

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:56:17 GMT

NAPH's reaction to the President's health care speech September 9, 2009, delivered to a joint session of Congress.

Statement: NAPH Praises Newly Released House Reform Bill: America's Affordable Health Choices Act - July 15, 2009

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:07:36 GMT

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) congratulates the three House Committees with jurisdiction over health care for producing comprehensive reform legislation. Safety net hospitals are committed to working with Congress and the Administration to achieve reform in 2009.

Statement: N.A.C.H. and NAPH Believe American Hospital Association Deal Represents Positive Step Towards Health Reform but Support House Approach to Safety Net Hospital Payments - July 8, 2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:22:36 GMT

This morning, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and two other national associations (the Federation of American Hospitals and the Catholic Health Association) announced an agreement with the Senate Finance Committee and the Obama Administration to accept approximately $155 billion in reduced payments to hospitals over the next 10 years, in order to help finance health reform.

NAPH Releases Massachusetts Health Reform Paper

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:29:57 GMT

NAPH Releases Massachusetts Health Reform Paper

NAPH Submits Comments on Baucus Health Reform White Paper

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:31:07 GMT

NAPH Submits Comments on Baucus Health Reform White Paper

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