AHCA files lawsuit challenging feds’ pre-dispute arbitration ban
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Oct 18, 2016
The American Health Care Association filed a lawsuit on Monday fighting back against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recently issued ban on pre-dispute arbitration agreements in nursing...
Hospital association sounds off on SNF prospective payment proposal
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Jun 22, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should consider skilled nursing payment proposals that could benefit the “unique” characteristics hospital-based facilities, the nation’s...
Providers: Republicans’ ACA replacement bill would ‘destroy’ Medicaid system
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Mar 08, 2017
The Medicaid program would sustain major cuts under legislation presented by Republican lawmakers as a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, according to provider groups.
Consumer groups, lawmakers disappointed but hopeful after arbitration ban blocked
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Nov 09, 2016
Advocates for the federal ban on pre-dispute arbitration agreements expressed disappointment this week that a court stopped the ban from taking effect, but say they remain hopeful that the rule eventually...
MedPAC: SNF rates ‘more than adequate,’ payment reforms not coming fast enough
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Jun 03, 2016
Medicare’s current payment rates for skilled nursing facilities are “more than adequate” to keep up with cost growth, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has reasserted.
CMS could overhaul therapy pay rules in 2018
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Oct 18, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recent advanced notice of proposed rulemaking could bring a total overhaul of therapy payment rules and be in place as early as October...