SHM submitted comments on aspects of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), including HRRP, HVBP, HAC, IQR, as well as lessening administrative burdens by eliminating observation care.

SHM submitted comments regarding the pain management questions in the HCAHPS survey to Medicare in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule.

SHM submits the following comments on CMS-5516-P Medicare Program; Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Payment Model for Acute Care Hospitals Furnishing Lower Extremity Joint Replacement

SHM Public Policy Committee Provides Suggestions to CMS on Implementing the Two-Midnight Rule.

With the upcoming release of the proposed rule regarding implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), we are writing to ensure that activities in the private sector

Along with other organizations, SHM signs onto letter in support of voluntary advance care planning.

Along with other organizations, SHM signs onto a letter to CMS supporting antibiotic stewardship requirements for long term care facilities (LTCFs) in order to participate in Medicare programs.

Along with IDSA, ACEP, and SCCM, SHM collaborated on a letter discussing concerns around a sepsis quality measure.

SHM comments on the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System’s proposed changes to the 2-Midnight rule.

SHM sends comments to CMS on their 2015 Physician Fee Schedule, in regards to reimbursing CPT codes for end of life care.