Along with the AMA and other organizations, SHM signs onto a letter to CMS asking for funding for measure development and technical assistance.

SHM met CMS' request for information on new SGR repeal legislation (MACRA) with suggestions and ideas on how to best implement the program.

SHM sends comments to Medicare on the CY 2016 Physician Fee Schedule. (September 8)

SHM submitted comments on aspects of the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), including updated measure sets and the NOTICE Act requirements surrounding observation status.

SHM sends letter to CMS Administrator Verma and HHS Secretary Price on reducing the regulatory burden in PQRS, VM, and MU programs.

Along with other organizations, SHM signed onto a letter urging CMS to reduce the reporting period for MIPS reporting.

SHM provides feedback to CMS on new hospital harm measures under development, including acute kidney injury, pressure ulcers, and opioid adverse events.

SHM submitted comments to Medicare via the development of episode-based cost measures in MIPS.

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

SHM submitted comments on the FY2020 Hospital Prospective Payment System proposed rule. Our comments address Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) measures related to hospital harms, opioid safety,