SHM Submits Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), representing the nation’s more than 50,000 hospitalists, appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the Uniform Guidance governing federal grants. We recognize and appreciate that the stated goals of this rulemaking include improved transparency, accountability, and stewardship of federal funds. These goals are widely shared across the medical research community. However, we respectfully but firmly oppose several of the proposed provisions. As drafted, they would do serious and lasting damage to the federal research enterprise that they intend to strengthen. We urge OMB to substantially revise or withdraw the provisions discussed below.
SHM Submits Comments on Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) FY27 Proposed Rule
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM), representing the nation’s more than 50,000 hospitalists, appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rule: Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; and Other Policy Changes (CMS-1849-P).
SHM Comments on the National Institutes of Health Strategic Plan 2027-2031
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) submitted the following comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031. The comments underscore funding challenges for multidisciplinary health services and implementation sciences research, hallmarks of research in hospital medicine, and the potential opportunities for improving the quality and efficiency of care for hospitalized patients.
SHM Signs Letter to Maintain Health Profession Exceptions to Student Loan Limits
SHM joins a community letter to the US Department of Education urging the preservation of existing federal loan limit exceptions for health profession students.
SHM Offers Comments on Proposed Rule Changes to 2026 Medicare Advantage
SHM offered comments on the proposed Contract Year 2026 Medicare Advantage proposed rule strengthening rules around MA plan coverage criteria and prior authorizations.
SHM Joins Cross-Specialty Letter to CMS on MVPs
SHM joins AMA and other specialty societies on letter to CMS about MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) to improve reporting in the Quality Payment Program.
SHM Submits Comments on the 2025 IPPS Proposed Rule
SHM submitted comments on the 2025 IPPS Proposed Rule. SHM commented on proposed changes to the HCAHPS survey, proposed measures in the Inpatient Quality Reporting Program, and more.
SHM Submits Comments on Proposed Observation Status Appeals Process
CMS has submitted comments regarding the proposed appeals process in which patients, under limited circumstances, can appeal a retroactive classification as an outpatient.
SHM Joins Multi-Stakeholder Urging Congress to Halt Impending Medicare Cuts
SHM joined dozens of other medical societies urging Congress to take immediate action to stop the impending 3.7 percent payment reduction, slated to go into effect January 1, 2024.
SHM Submits Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM Submits Comments on 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.