fah hospital policy blog

The newly released IPPS Proposed Rule goes a long way to putting patients first.

The Federation of American Hospitals submitted comments today on CMS’s proposed rule changing the definition of short-term, limited duration (STLD) insurance outlining how the changes would harm consumers and destabilize insurance markets.

The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a Red Tape Relief Initiative roundtable earlier this week focused reducing regulatory burdens on hospitals. Committee leaders framed this as a unique chance for Members to hear from industry professionals about how Congress can improve Medicare so that it works more effectively for both patients and medical providers.

Becker’s Hospital Review recently released its 2018 list recognizing the top places to work in healthcare. Ardent Health Services’ Bailey Medical Center in Owasso, Oklahoma was included in the list which “highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth.”