May 04, 2021 - 03:24 PM
On this AHA Advancing Health podcast, Akin Demehin and Caitlin Gillooley, who lead AHA’s work on policy regarding quality measurement, and Anthony Weiss, M.D., senior vice president and chief medical officer of Beth Israel-Deaconness Medical Center in Boston, Mass., discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ updates to the hospital star ratings methodology, including what changed, what didn’t and what still needs to. CMS April 28 released the updated star ratings.
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At first glance, it appeared that hospitals were complying with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) price transparency requirement, which became effective January 1, 2021. Upon a closer look; however, multiple deficiencies were found.
CMS previously advised that it would begin auditing compliance with the rule this past January. Interestingly, it was the published findings of a
Wall Street Journal (WSJ) investigation that first identified non-compliance. The investigation uncovered hospitals technically posting such data but intentionally hiding it from online search engines.
The Rule
The new rule requires US hospitals to have detailed pricing information prominently displayed on their websites. The rule’s specific details are discussed in our recent blog. Among the requirements are that standard charges be posted online. (45 CFR § 180.50). Standard charges are “the regular rate[s] establish
Below is Alston & Bird’s
Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news.
Week in Review Highlight of the Week:
This week, HHS announced it is providing $150 million to community-based health care providers to aid their response to COVID-19. Read more about this funding and other news below.
I. Regulations, Notices & Guidance
On April 21, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule entitled,
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Rescission of Revisions to the Vaccine Injury Table. This action rescinds in its entirety the rule entitled “National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Revisions to the Vaccine Injury Table,” published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2021.
Medical Center named a ‘World’s Best Hospital’ by Newsweek
Apr 23, 2021
With a focus on delivering compassionate care of the highest quality and safety for every patient, every time, Mount Nittany Health is proud to be nationally recognized with top honors in clinical care, patient safety and overall performance across the health system.
Most recently, Mount Nittany Medical Center was named as one of 350 US hospitals and one of just 15 Pennsylvania hospitals honored as a ‘World’s Best Hospital 2021’ by Newsweek Magazine.
“The 2,000 hospitals named in this list–which covers 25 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada –stand out for their consistent excellence, including distinguished physicians, top-notch nursing care and state-of-the-art technology,” said Newsweek Global Editor-in-Chief, Nancy Cooper.
APSHO Supports Full Scope-of-Practice Regulation for Advanced Practitioners in Open Letter to President Biden
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The Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO), a society of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other health-care providers, encourages the administration to remove unnecessary practice barriers and expand patient access to health-care services. LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (PRWEB) April 21, 2021
The Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) sent an open letter to President Biden requesting support for regulatory changes that authorize advanced practitioners and other health professionals to practice to the full extent of their education, clinical competence, and experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.