SHM responded to CMS' Request for Information (RFI) regarding their "Patients Over Paperwork" Initiative. We addressed excessive administrative burden related to observation care, the

SHM joined the National Observation Stays Coalition and submitted comments to the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee following the hearing, "No More Surprises: Protecting Patients

As the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee considers legislation to curb surprise billing, the National Observation Stays Coalition, which includes medical associations and patient advocacy

SHM submitted comments on this year’s fee schedule including evaluation and management guidelines, PQRS reporting, and MACRA.

SHM submitted comments regarding observation care and APM thresholds to the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee.

SHM comments on the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System’s proposed changes to the 2-Midnight rule.

SHM sends suggestions to the SFC’s chronic care working group.

SHM Public Policy Committee Provides Suggestions to CMS on Implementing the Two-Midnight Rule.

The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act will count observation status patients as inpatient to count for the 3 Day SNF requirement.

SHM submits comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee in response to their request for stakeholder suggestions to lower the overall cost of healthcare. Our