SHM sends comments on the retooled specifications for the hospital-wide readmission measure as an outcome measure in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS).

Along with other organizations, SHM signs onto support letter to House and Senate requesting AHRQ funding be maintained.

SHM submits comments on proposals in the 2019 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule.

Along with other organizations, SHM signed onto a letter to CMS addressing proposed changes to E&M documentation.

SHM provides comments on proposals for changes to inpatient admission orders documentation requirements and hospital-level performance measures.

SHM sent a support letter to Reps. Blumenauer and Mullin for their legislation, the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act.

SHM urges Congress to take action to address the opioid crisis facing the United States.

SHM urges Congress to act now to restore funding for CHIP and ensure millions of children nationwide have access to health care. We stand ready to help move this important priority forward.

SHM submitted comments on this year’s fee schedule including evaluation and management guidelines, PQRS reporting, and MACRA.

SHM submitted comments to CMS on proposed changes to the Quality Payment Program (QPP)/MACRA including facility alignment.