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 sends letter to CMS Administrator Verma and HHS Secretary Price on reducing the regulatory burden in PQRS, VM, and MU programs.

SHM supports Representative Price’s bill, which would delay the mandatory CJR payment model.

Along with other organizations, SHM signs onto letter responding to CMS' request for information on the interoperability of MACRA

SHM Submits Letter of Support to Representative Renacci for the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act (H.R. 4188)

Along with other organizations, SHM signs onto a letter offering recommended provisions to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Managed Care Network Adequacy Mode.

In support of the Mental Health Reform Act of 2015, SHM sent a letter to the cosponsors of the bill thanking them for their leadership in reforming the mental health system.

SHM Joins AMA, Other Organizations in Letter Congress Urging a Long-Term solution to the SGR and Continued the Momentum on H.R.4015/S. 2000

SHM met CMS' request for information on new SGR repeal legislation (MACRA) with suggestions and ideas on how to best implement the program.

SHM sends comments to Medicare on the CY 2016 Physician Fee Schedule. (September 8)