In addition to releasing two proposed rules, CMS updated its guidance on compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Before ending the COVID-19 public health emergency, Governor Ducey signed S.B. 1309.

Reporting and licensing returns to pre-pandemic standards.

A virtual informal public hearing will be held April 27.

AzHHA applauds the passing of HB 2691 in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

Mark your calendar for some upcoming Differential Adjusted Payments (DAP) deadlines for hospitals receiving AHCCCS payments.

Under the new initiative, OSHA will expand its presence in targeted “high-hazard” healthcare facilities during a three-month period from March 9 to June 9.

The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury said they would be taking steps to conform to the No Surprises Act court ruling.

On all three measures, concerns were raised about the breadth of the language and unintended consequences of the bills as written.

Proposed metrics will be similar to last year with the majority of funding being tied to meeting HIE milestones.