decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 3 (March)
ACA repeal bill gets changes; HHS cut 18%; EPM programs delayed [UPDATED]
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Article Overview
This news update reviews federal health policy developments that matter to hospitals, physicians, payers, and compliance teams. It summarizes changes to the health reform replacement debate, proposed HHS funding shifts, and CMS payment model timing changes, along with the agencies and legislation involved.
Why This Topic Matters
The article tracks federal decisions that can affect coverage policy, agency funding, and Medicare payment program timelines. It is relevant for organizations monitoring health reform, HHS budget priorities, and CMS model implementation.
Article Sections
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Regulatory update
A brief status update on the broader Washington policy developments discussed in the article.
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Amendments to AHCA add aid to 50 to 64 year olds and tax delays
Coverage of legislative changes to the health reform replacement proposal and the political considerations surrounding those changes.
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Trump budget has huge cuts for HHS
Discussion of the proposed HHS budget reduction and the agencies and programs affected by the spending outline.
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EPM program delayed
Summary of the postponement of new Medicare payment models and related timing changes under CMS rulemaking.
What You Will Learn
- How federal health reform legislation was being revised at the time
- Which parts of the HHS budget were being reduced or increased
- What CMS announced about the timing of new Medicare payment models
- Which government agencies and policy areas are implicated by the update
Who Should Read This
- Health information management professionals
- Medical coders and billing staff
- Compliance and revenue cycle teams
- Hospital and physician practice administrators
- Health policy observers
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