Health Reform Implementation

Health Reform Implementation Timeline - Click for full details

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:59:12 GMT

This Week in Washington

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:19:34 GMT

America's Essential Hospitals policy experts each week record a brief overview of health-related news happening inside the Beltway.

July 31, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 17:20:46 GMT

This week, the essential health benefits package covers specific categories of care.

July 24, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 09:20:29 GMT

This week, financial support will be available for consumers purchasing health insurance coverage in the exchanges.

July 17, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:29:02 GMT

This week, open enrollment in health insurance exchanges begins Oct. 1.

July 10, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:46:47 GMT

This week, GAO officials review federal grants awarded to states for their health insurance exchanges.

July 3, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 16:08:53 GMT

This week, HHS issues its final rule on who is exempt from the Affordable Care Act's requirement to have insurance coverage.

June 27, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:04:28 GMT

This week, NAPH announces its transformation to 'America's Essential Hospitals' and GAO releases a report on exchanges.

June 13, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:05:19 GMT

This week, a new study quantifies the impact of states opting out of the Medicaid expansion.

June 7, 2013 - This Week in Washington

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:59:26 GMT

This week, NAPH submits comments on the governmental entity definition.

Policy News Podcast Overview

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:23:10 GMT

Useful Tools and Guides

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 08:04:42 GMT

Check out the latest guides and interactive tools related to the roll-out of health care reform.

CBO Cost Estimate of Final Health Reform Legislation - Post Supreme Court Decision Update

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:18:36 GMT

This cost estimate provided by the Congressional Budget Office reflects the impact of the Supreme Court decision on the provisions included in the ACA.

(Updated 2/23/11) Key Care Delivery Reforms and New Funding Opportunities for Essential Hospitals in the Health Reform Law

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:50:46 GMT

This chart highlights key innovation and funding opportunities included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (HCER). Hospitals that care for large volumes of vulnerable patients will likely be able to participate in many of these new demonstration, pilot, and grant-making programs. America's Essential Hospitals will continue to monitor the progress of the programs of most interest to its members and update the "Status" section of this chart.

Health Care Reform Advisory Bodies

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:15:47 GMT

This chart identifies the structure and duties of the various health care advisory boards created by the Affordable Care Act.

Health Reform Hits Main Street - A Guide from the Kaiser Family Foundation

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:34:02 GMT

Confused about how the new health reform law really works? This short, animated movie explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.

Written and produced by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Narrated by Cokie Roberts, a news commentator for ABC News and NPR and a member of Kaiser's Board of Trustees. Creative production and animation by Free Range Studios.

President Obama Explains New Health Insurance Site

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:28:06 GMT

This White House video features President Obama demonstrating just how easy using HealthCare.gov can be. When you visit the new site, be sure to check out the federal Implementation Center for the latest news, regulations, and grant opportunities.

June 2010: Safety Net Providers Transform the Health System & Prepare for Medicaid Expansion

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:33:39 GMT

This brief highlights NAPH members' innovative efforts to coordinate and integrate care for vulnerable patients and to contain costs. Many of these innovations can be expanded through opportunities afforded by the new health reform law to prepare for the Medicaid expansion in fiscal year 2014.

Health Reform Implementation Timeline

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:00:36 GMT

This timeline, prepared by NAPH counsel Ropes & Gray, highlights critical implementation deadlines of importance to safety net providers.

NAPH Health Reform Law Summary - May 19, 2010

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:40:44 GMT

This summary highlights critical policy changes made by health reform and reconciliation legislation enacted March 2010.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Final Bill Text

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:36:45 GMT

This document, compiled by the House Legislative Counsel, integrates provisions made by the manager's amendment to the Senate bill and those from the reconciliation bill into the base text of the new health care law.

Useful Tools: What Reform Means for You

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:13:54 GMT

Whether you're a recent college grad, a small business owner, or a senior citizen, the Affordable Care Act improves your care and lowers your costs. The Energy & Commerce Committee has released two health care web tools to help Americans better understand the benefits that the new health care reform law.

CBO Cost Estimate of Final Health Reform Legislation

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:41:21 GMT

This cost estimate provided by the Congressional Budget Office reflects changes made by H.R. 3590 - the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - as well as changes made by H.R. 4872 -the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. This combined score represents the cost of the final health reform law as enacted on March 23, 2010.

CBO Information about Discretionary Spending Provisions in Health Reform Law

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:12:56 GMT

On May 11, 2010, the Congressional Budget Office provided additional information about the health reform law's potential effects on discretionary spending. This letter from the CBO to Congressman Jerry Lewis contains a listing of all the discretionary spending items included in reform. On May 12, CBO released supplemental information related to discretionary spending available here.

Health Reform Educational Webinar Series

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 08:08:58 GMT

Find dates and supplemental information for the Health Reform 2010 Educational Webinar Series.

Supreme Court ACA Decision FAQs (members only)

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:22:13 GMT

NAPH has compiled these frequently asked questions for members as they navigate the potential impacts of the Supreme Court's decision on the ACA.

HealthCare.gov

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:06:44 GMT

The federal government's portal for information regarding health reform laws.

Grants and Funding Opportunities

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 08:05:07 GMT

Advance Payment ACO Model

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:29:32 GMT

Bundled Payments for Care Improvement

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:30:42 GMT

Co-Locating Primary and Specialty Care in Community-based Mental Health Settings

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:57:52 GMT

Community-based Care Transition Program (CCTP)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:00:31 GMT

Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:32:19 GMT

Demonstration Ombudsman Programs

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:28:57 GMT

Financial Alignment Initiative

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:28:32 GMT

FQHC Advanced Primary Care Practice Demonstration

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:06:34 GMT

Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:33:53 GMT

Health Care Innovation Awards (Round One)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:47:56 GMT

Health Care Innovation Awards (Round Two)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:22:33 GMT

Independence at Home Demonstration Program

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:35:47 GMT

Medicaid Emergency Psychiatric Demonstration

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:19:28 GMT

Medicare Shared Savings Program

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:03:48 GMT

Partnership for Patients

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:43:14 GMT

Pioneer ACO Program

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:44:09 GMT

State Demonstration to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible Individuals

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:51:33 GMT

State Innovation Models Initiative

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:54:15 GMT

State Option to Provide Health Homes for Medicaid Enrollees with Chronic Conditions

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:47:16 GMT

Grants and Funding Overview

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:27:17 GMT

Grants.Gov

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:52:10 GMT

Find more information on government grant opportunities.

Kaiser Health Reform Source

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:38:49 GMT

Relevant news and resources from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

The Administration: News and Info

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 08:06:05 GMT

Information related to federal and state government on how these agencies are reorganizing and working to better implement health reform.

CMS to host exchange-related certified application counselor training sessions - July 30, 2013

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:31:58 GMT

CMS releases bulletin on super-utilizers - July 30, 2013

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:57:12 GMT

Industry associations, IT vendor call for delay in EHR meaningful use program - July 30, 2013

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:50:30 GMT

CMS to host final webinar on health care innovation awards - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:51:26 GMT

CMS to host second EHR incentive program call on meaningful use - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:14:18 GMT

CMS to host health insurance marketplace stakeholder calls - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:45:47 GMT

HRSA issues final rule on 340B orphan drug coverage - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:44:10 GMT

Members of Congress show support for 340B program, urge others to sign on - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:42:33 GMT

CMS to host call on PFS 2014 proposed rule - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:40:33 GMT

CMS to host webcast of eHealth Summit, including panel on health information exchanges - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:38:53 GMT

Analysis shows impact of opting out of Medicaid expansion - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:06:46 GMT

Pioneer ACOs improve quality, mixed on lowering costs - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:33:14 GMT

HHS awards $12 million in grants for teaching health centers - July 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:31:45 GMT

CMS releases CY 2014 OPPS proposed rule - July 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:26:37 GMT

America's Essential Hospitals submits comments on community health needs assessments for charitable hospitals - July 5, 2013

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:23:59 GMT

Obama administration delays employer mandate for 1 year - July 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:16:06 GMT

HHS awards grants to enroll children in Medicaid, CHIP - July 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:17:11 GMT

CMS issues final rule coordinating Medicaid, CHIP, exchange eligibility - July 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:17:35 GMT

CMS announces webinar on round two of health care innovation grants - July 9. 2013

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:08:11 GMT

Social media companies hosting training session for mental health advocacy organizations - July 2, 2013

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:14:54 GMT

America's Essential Hospitals submits comments on FY 2014 IPPS proposed rule - July 2, 2013

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:12:28 GMT

CMS announces funding opportunity for Medicare-Medicaid enrollees - July 2, 2013

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:01:15 GMT

CCIIO releases final rule on exchange functions - July 2, 2013

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:57:35 GMT

GAO releases study on exchange grants - July 2, 2013

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:56:09 GMT

CMS releases FAQ on guidance for oversight of Medicaid payments - June 11, 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:04:48 GMT

States opting out of Medicaid expansion could lose $8.4 billion in federal payments - June 11, 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:49:49 GMT

Register now for provider call on EHR incentive programs - June 11, 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:44:56 GMT

CMS announces webinar on round two of health care innovation grants - June 11, 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:41:18 GMT

HHS to hold webinar series on ACA - June 11, 2013

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:37:08 GMT

NAPH submits comments on government entity definition - June 4, 2013

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:27:44 GMT

CMS to host calls on Shared Savings Program application - June 4, 2013

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:25:03 GMT

CMS releases outpatient provider charge data - June 4, 2013

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:21:34 GMT

CMMI director to depart at the end of June - June 4, 2013

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:18:14 GMT

NGA accepting applications from states for health policy academy - May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:42:07 GMT

CMS announces round two of Health Care Innovation Awards - May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:58:21 GMT

CMS sends letter on Medicaid, CHIP enrollment to state health officials - May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:53:47 GMT

CMS accepting additional applications for Model 1 of bundled payment initiative - May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:50:40 GMT

GAO releases report on Medicaid funding - May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:46:41 GMT

Medicaid DSH proposed rule released - May 14, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:43:29 GMT

Community health centers funding directed to ACA enrollment - May 14, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:19:34 GMT

CMS releases inpatient provider charge data - May 14, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:37 GMT

Deadline approaching for health care personnel flu vaccines - May 7, 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:06:31 GMT

CMS issues proposed FY 2014 IPPS rule, includes implementation of Medicare DSH cuts - April 30, 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:51:10 GMT

HHS releases enhanced blueprint of national CLAS standards - April 30, 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:50:02 GMT

PCORI announces funding to develop national patient-centered clinical research network - April 30, 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:10:58 GMT

Medicaid and Medicare DSH rules at OMB - April 23, 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:59:34 GMT

CCIIO issues letter to issuers on federally-facilitated and state partnership exchanges - April 16, 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:47:33 GMT

CMS now accepting applications for "Navigator" grants - April 16, 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:44:24 GMT

CMCS to offer technical assistance for Medicaid managed care - April 16, 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:26:01 GMT

HRSA extends deadline on 340B group purchasing prohibition - April 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:13:11 GMT

NAPH submits letter on part II of conditions of participation proposed rule - April 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:07:44 GMT

IRS releases proposed rule on community health needs assessments for charitable hospitals - April 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:01:36 GMT

HHS releases guidance on health insurance exchange 'navigators' - April 9, 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:26:19 GMT

The Lastest HHS Press Releases

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:23:59 GMT

The latest from the HHS Web Portal

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:46:59 GMT

HHS Organizational Chart

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:55:11 GMT

By Agency

CMS Organizational Chart

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:55:34 GMT

Governments and HCR Overview

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:30:52 GMT

House Parties Choose Committee Leaders - December 14, 2010

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:46:08 GMT

Overview

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 08:02:04 GMT