SHM Submits Comments on MACRA
SHM submitted comments to CMS surrounding the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), that replaced the SGR and makes changes to physician payment.
SHM Submits Comments to CMS on Proposed IPPS
SHM submitted comments on aspects of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), including updated measure sets and the NOTICE Act requirements surrounding observation status.
SHM Signs on to Multi-Stakeholder Letter to CMS Addressing Interoperability
Along with other organizations, SHM signs onto letter responding to CMS’ request for information on the interoperability of MACRA
SHM Signs on to Letter to CMS Regarding Program Integrity to Provider Enrollment
Along with other organizations, SHM signs on to a letter voicing concerns on provisions of the Program Integrity to the Provider Enrollment Process proposed rule.
SHM Signs Onto MACRA Letter to CMS
With the upcoming release of the proposed rule regarding implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), we are writing to ensure that activities in the private sector continue, and have a defined pathway to meet the Alternative Payment Model (APM) criteria.
SHM Comments on CMS’ Measure Development Plan for MACRA
SHM sent comments to Medicare on their Measure Development Plan for MIPS and APM transition.
SHM Submits Comments on Proposed Changes to the Common Rule
SHM comments on the quality improvement section of the proposed Common Rule changes from the Office for Human Resarch Protections (OHRP)
SHM Submits Comments to CMS on Discharge Planning Rule
SHM submitted comments on this proposed rule as it will expend significant requirements onto hospitals if finalized.
SHM Offers Comments on MACRA Implementation
SHM met CMS’ request for information on new SGR repeal legislation (MACRA) with suggestions and ideas on how to best implement the program.
SHM Signs on to Letter Supporting Antibiotic Stewardship Requirements for LTCFs
Along with other organizations, SHM signs onto a letter to CMS supporting antibiotic stewardship requirements for long term care facilities (LTCFs) in order to participate in Medicare programs.