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The Observation Status Problem: Impact and Recommendations for Change
The Observation Status Problem: Impact and Recommendations for Change
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SHM Submits Comments to Senate HELP Committee on Healthcare Costs
SHM submits comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee in response to their request for stakeholder suggestions to lower the overall cost of healthcare. Our
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5.21.19 Observation Coalition Statment for the Record.pdf
SHM Signs Coalition Letter Urging the House to Include Observation Reform in Surprise Billing Legislation _blank
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SHM Sends Letter of Support for Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act
The Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act will count observation status patients as inpatient to count for the 3 Day SNF requirement.
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.
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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.
SHM Supports the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act
SHM supports the Senate reintroduction of the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act. This legislation will count all time spent under observation towards Medicare's three-day stay
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SHM Sends Letter to CMS Regarding Implementation of the Two-Midnight Rule
SHM Public Policy Committee Provides Suggestions to CMS on Implementing the Two-Midnight Rule.
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 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