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.
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SHM Joins Coalition in Commenting on Patient Status Appeals
SHM joined other members of the Observation Coalition in commenting on the proposed appeals process for patients who were admitted as an inpatient and retroactively designated under outpatient.
SHM Submits Comments on Medicare Advantage Plan Rule
SHM submitted comments on proposals requiring Medicare Advantage (MA) plans follow the Two-Midnight Rule when determining hospital admission status.
SHM Supports the Reintroduction of the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act
SHM supports the reintroduction of the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will make days spent in observation count towards Medicare’s three-day stay requirement for
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SHM Responds to CMS' Request for Information on "Patients Over Paperwork" Initiative
SHM responded to CMS' Request for Information (RFI) regarding their "Patients Over Paperwork" Initiative. We addressed excessive administrative burden related to observation care, the
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SHM Joins National Observation Stays Coalition in Submitting Comments on Surprise Billing to House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee
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
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SHM Signs Coalition Letter Urging the House to Include Observation Reform in Surprise Billing Legislation
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
Letter
SHM Submits Comments to CMS on the Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2018
SHM submitted comments on this year’s fee schedule including evaluation and management guidelines, PQRS reporting, and MACRA.
Letter
SHM Submits Comments to the Ways and Means Committee on Statutory and Regulatory Relief
SHM submitted comments regarding observation care and APM thresholds to the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee.
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SHM Comments on Medicare’s OPPS Changes to Two-Midnight Rule
SHM comments on the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System’s proposed changes to the 2-Midnight rule.