From Policy to Practice:
A Guide for Essential Hospitals Navigating the Compounding Effects of H.R. 1 and CMS Rulemaking
Essential hospitals are projected to be disproportionately affected by the 2025 reconciliation law, H.R. 1. and CMS' implementation of the statute creates additional pressure. Understanding the cumulative impacts of policy changes will be critical for essential hospitals to sustain access for their communities.
Our newest issue brief, co-created with America's Essential Hospitals, reviews the cumulative impacts of key policy changes, and translates them into actionable strategies that will help essential hospitals navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.
What You'll Learn:
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Deeper understanding of key policy changes and their compounding effects on essential hospitals
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Strategies for assessing financial exposure and opportunities to protect essential services
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How to strengthen operational efficiency, optimize payer contracts, and improve care coordination
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How financial and operational risks vary across states and healthcare organizations
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Visual facts and figures to better understand financial and operational impacts
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The importance of state, federal, and payer partnerships in navigating policy changes and preserving access to care