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

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.

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)

Comments Cover Evolving Policy on the Readmissions Reduction Program, Hospital Value Based Purchasing and Inpatient Admissions Decisions.

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

SHM Comments on 2016 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule Download Letter   Andy Slavitt, Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health