Impact of Medicare Wage Index on Mississippi Hospitals
Senator Hyde-Smith addresses financial challenges of Mississippi hospitals due to Medicare Area Wage Index and ongoing Medicaid funding issues. Explore key impacts and proposals.
CMS Proposes $1.4 Billion Increase for Hospitals Amid Growing Insured Rates
Explore CMS's $1.4 billion funding proposal for hospitals to improve joint replacement costs and reimbursement rates, amidst a growing uninsured population.
Hospitals Challenge CMS Over Medicare Payment Reductions
Hospitals challenge CMS's new Medicare policy on DSH payments, citing legal violations and financial impacts on underserved patient care. Learn more here.
Hospitals Challenge HHS DSH Payment Modifications in Lawsuit
120+ hospitals have filed a lawsuit against HHS over DSH payment changes, seeking a return to pre-2004 calculations due to significant financial losses.
Healthcare Crisis in Rural America Due to New Legislation
Recent legislation threatens rural healthcare systems, risking coverage for millions. Raising awareness on the impacts and proposed solutions for sustainability is crucial.
Key Medicaid DSH and Medicare Advantage Advocacy Efforts Over August Recess
America's Essential Hospitals leads advocacy to prevent Medicaid DSH cuts and improve Medicare Advantage provider reimbursements during August recess.
Rural Health Fund Faces Distribution Challenges Amid Hospital Classification Issues
States to apply September for $50B Rural Health Fund amid Medicare cuts; concerns over urban hospitals dual-classified as rural impacting fund allocation.
Virginia Hospitals Face Billions in Medicaid Cuts Impacting Funding and Jobs
Virginia hospitals are facing billions in Medicaid funding cuts due to federal legislation, threatening hospital finances, rural healthcare, and thousands of jobs. Explore the impacts on Virginia's healthcare system and policy responses.
Ohio Hospitals Face Mixed Financial Impact from New Federal Medicaid Law
Analysis of Ohio hospitals' financial outlook under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reveals temporary rural hospital funding amid deeper Medicaid cuts, increasing uninsured numbers and operational risks.