Latest News
The Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act - Stateline
According to a federal report, 366 hospitals nationwide participated in the Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which allows patients who would otherwise be hospitalized to receive care at home with a combination of healthcare providers and medical technology. During the government shutdown, it forced a pause in the Medicare program, and it may face another in January if budget negotiations break down again. H.R. 4313, the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is awaiting consideration by the Senate, would extend the program until 2030. Tim Henderson, writing for Stateline, explains why this bill is needed. Read Mr. Henderson’s article here…
This posting is presented for informational purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. Any opinions or interpretations presented are either those of the original author or, in the case of articles authored by the AMAC Foundation, are the opinions of AMAC Foundation staff, originally trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA) and certified via the AMAC Foundation. Any links included in the article are valid on the posted date; socialsecurityreport.org cannot guarantee the duration of the links’ validity. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (https://amacfoundation.org/services/) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org. Because we are a non-profit organization, there is no charge for these services.