The June 2018 issue of The Pulse details FCC and CMS policy changes impacting CAHs. Read highlights of the GAO review of the Veterans Choice program, and recent reports on rural population loss and PA training programs. [wpdm_package id=1904 template="598a2ed5b979d"]...
The May 2018 issue of The Pulse details FCC and CMS policy changes putting CAHs in distress and the big bills Congress is pushing before summer. Carmen Oguz of North Sunflower Medical Center discusses misconceptions about CAHs. [wpdm_package id=1822 template="598a2ed5b979d"]...
The April 2018 issue of The Pulse details a new CMS policy that puts CAHs in danger of losing their status and the 96-hour bill introduced in the House. Karen Barber, CEO of Yoakum Community Hospital, discusses the importance of board communication and teamwork at...
Inside the March 2018 issue of The Pulse, read about the recent government funding Omnibus package, the CAH allowable cost legislation, Strategies for Effective Managed Care Contracting from our Spotlight Author Carolyn Roten, Partner at Strategic Health Care, and more. [wpdm_package id=1688 template="598a2ed5b979d"]...
Inside the February 2018 issue of The Pulse, read about the successful stop to proposed cuts to CAH swing-bed reimbursement rates, updates on the Veterans Choice legislation, social determinants of rural health, and a message from our Spotlight Author Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH). [wpdm_package id=1574 template="598a2ed5b979d"]...
Inside the January 2018 issue of The Pulse, read about recent updates in federal healthcare policy impacting Critical Access Hospitals, share your stories with the CAH Coalition, and a message from our Spotlight Author Rep. Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ). [wpdm_package id=1426 template="598a2ed5b979d"]...
Inside the December 2017 issue of The Pulse, learn more about the Coalition’s work with 19 Members of Congress to oppose a reduction in CAH’s swing-bed reimbursement rates, legislation to stop cuts to the 340B program, and a spotlight on Union General Hospital’s efforts to reduce bullying and...
Inside the November 2017 issue of The Pulse, read about the Coalition's efforts to stop reduction in CAH swing-bed reimbursement rates, rural health week, and a spotlight on Year 2 QPP from guest author Diane Turpin, J.D. Upcoming funding deadlines are also highlighted. [wpdm_package id=1208 template="598a2ed5b979d"]...
Inside the October 2017 issue of The Pulse, learn more about the future of federal health policy, and innovative ways that rural hospitals are fulfilling the needs of their communities while addressing serious budget concerns. Also hear from Representative Peter Welch (D-Vermont) on his efforts...
Inside the September 2017 issue of The Pulse, learn more about the latest Obamacare repeal efforts by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), how rural hospital closures hurt communities, and a note from our Spotlight Author, Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV). [wpdm_package id=930 template="598a2ed5b979d"]...