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Two-midnight rule coming to an end; hospitals in line for one-time payment

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AHA Slams CMS for ‘Unlawful’ Two-Midnight Rule Pay Reduction

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The American Hospital Association is highly critical of CMS’s decision to reduce IPPS payments as a result of implementing the two-midnight rule, with the organization seeking more information on the cut.

AHA furious over ruling to exclude ‘orphan’ drugs from 340B program

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The ruling means pharmaceutical companies that make orphan drugs do not have to sell then to rural and cancer hospitals at a discount.

AHA demands changes in hospital readmission penalties

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