Analysis or Summary
Medicaid Access Rule Rescission – 2019
August 16, 2019
CMS released a proposed rule that removes critical regulatory provisions outlining current fee-for-service requirements.
Issue Brief
Section 1332 State Innovation Waivers
July 12, 2019
Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allows states to seek a waiver of key coverage provisions in the law and to experiment with different health coverage models.
Analysis or Summary
CHA Summary of Informational Bulletin on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools
July 11, 2019
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Joint Informational Bulletin (Bulletin) that includes examples of approaches for mental health and substance abuse related treatment services in schools and describes the existing Medicaid authorities states may use to cover these services in school-based settings.
Letter or Testimony
CHA Comment Letter on CMS Co-location Guidance
July 5, 2019
CHA submitted comments to CMS on draft Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) interpretive guidance recently released in a State Survey Agency Directors memorandum.
Analysis or Summary
Key Section 1115 Medicaid Waivers
July 3, 2019
State-by-state summaries of waivers for statuatory Medicaid requirements as allowed by Section 1115 of the Social Security Act and approval of the Secretary of HHS.
Talking Points
Prevent the Medicaid DSH Cuts
June 24, 2019
Children's hospitals ask Congress to prevent the Medicaid DSH cuts that got into effect Oct. 1, 2019.
Letter or Testimony
House Subcommittee Discusses Medicaid DSH Cuts
June 7, 2019
On June 4, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing examining cuts to Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments scheduled to take effect Oct. 1
Analysis or Summary
Feedback needed on Senate HELP committee health care cost package
May 31, 2019
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a discussion draft on health care costs. CHA is requesting feedback from children’s hospitals to inform our comments and has drafted the attached list of questions relating to areas of focus.
Analysis or Summary
FY 2020 Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule Summary
May 23, 2019
On April 23, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its FY 2020 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.
Article
How 2020 Census Data Affects Children's Health Care
April 26, 2019
The U.S. census provides data to determine funding for state and local programs that support the health and well-being of children—and helps children’s hospitals better understand and care for the populations they serve. But young kids have been undercounted in the census for decades. With the 2020 Census around the corner, here’s a look at why an accurate count of kids across the country matters.