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- April 16, 2014
AHA Files Suit Against HHS Over “Two-Midnight” Rule
Read moreThe American Hospital Association filed two lawsuits Monday against the two-midnight rule and was joined in its suit by several state hospital associations and individual hospitals. “The two-midnight rule undermines medical judgment and disregards the level of care needed to safely treat patients,” said Richard Umbdenstock, president and CEO...
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HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Resigns, OMB Director Sylvia Mathews Burwell to Step In
Read moreHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced her resignation Friday, ending a tumultuous tenure as the public face of the Affordable Care Act. In a Rose Garden ceremony, President Obama nominated his budget director as her successor. According to federal health officials, Sebelius approached Obama in early March...
- April 16, 2014
When A Rural Hospital Closes, The Town Struggles To Survive
Read moreThe story of Hancock Memorial Hospital in the tiny town of Sparta, Georgia is not unique. Hancock Memorial Hospital was among the first of nine rural hospitals that have closed across Georgia since 2000. Today, it’s overgrown with weeds and vines, while the roof caves on the gurneys and...
- April 15, 2014
Medicare Part B News-Jurisdiction H for April 14th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News JH Part B Webinar “Update-New Novitas Website” Date/Time ChangeThe dates and times of the following JH and JL Part B Webinars have been changed. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused. If you have registered for these...
- April 15, 2014
Medicare Part B News-Jurisdiction H for April 9th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News New homepage for Clinical Trial and Device Information!We are pleased to announce a new look and location for our Clinical Trial and Device information. Simply move your cursor to LCDs/Medical Policy located on the left menu and then click...
- April 15, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for April 14th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Join us for our webinar “Part A Medicare Updates” April 15, 2014 (10:00am-11:30am ET, 9:00am-10:30am CT)We will provide a clear understanding of the changes in Medicare, assist the provider community in complying with new guidelines by providing educational information...
- April 15, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for April 9th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News New homepage for Clinical Trial and Device Information!We are pleased to announce a new look and location for our Clinical Trial and Device information. Simply move your cursor to LCDs/Medical Policy located on the left menu and then click...
- April 15, 2014
Medicare Part A News- Jurisdction H for April 10th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Self-Service Tools Did you know Novitas has many interactive apps to help answer your questions? We created these helpful tools to give you access to information you need, when you need it, without having to pick up the phone. Here are...
- April 15, 2014
Medicare Part A News-Jurisdiction H for April 10th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is provided by Novitas Solutions. Medicare News Enhanced Provider Enrollment Status Inquiry Tool We have updated our online status tool to include the status of Phase 3 revalidation applications (i.e., requests issued after September 20, 2013). We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as...
- April 15, 2014
Medicare Part B News- Jurisdiction H for April 10th, 2014
Read moreThe following information is brought to you by Novitas Solutions. Self-Service ToolsDid you know Novitas has many interactive apps to help answer your questions? We created these helpful tools to give you access to information you need, when you need it, without having to pick up the phone. Here...
