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Physician Hospitals of America
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October 26, 2016
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PHA Legislative Fly-in
We need you and other individuals at your hospital to attend the PHA Legislative Fly-In on December 6th and 7th. Come to Washington and tell Members of Congress why POHs must be allowed to expand, educate them on the high-quality and low-cost care you provide, and demonstrate your continued commitment to patient access and excellent patient satisfaction.
The lame duck session of Congress at the end of the year is our best opportunity to pass pro-POH legislation this year, so it is vitally important that we have all hands on deck for this event. PHA has built significant momentum and support for HR 2513, but no one knows your story like you do. Your Representative and Senators need to hear from you, and the PHA Fly-In is an excellent opportunity to have your voice heard.
PHA will schedule all meetings on Capitol Hill and provide all necessary meeting materials.
Please follow these links to register online for the December fly-in and to book your lodging at the Liaison Capitol Hill for our special rate (deadline November 15).
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We are now conducting a Membership vote to approve the election and re-election of candidates to serve on the Board of Directors. One individual from each member organization, in most cases the chief executive, has been sent the ballot and asked to vote on behalf of his or her facility. If you are the individual who should be voting for your organization please check your email. The first call for member vote was sent concurrently with this month's newsletter. If you did not receive a ballot and believe that you should be the voting representative from your facility, please contact us at
info@physicianhospitals.org
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The deadline to cast your vote is
Friday, November 18
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PHA Marketing and PR Group
PHA's Marketing and PR Group met on October 19 to discuss
If your facility's marketing and PR professional is not participating in these monthly webinars please contact
greg@physicianhospitals.org to receive announcements about upcoming meetings.
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CMS Releases MACRA Final Rule
CMS released the MACRA final rule - a 2,400 page regulation intended to replace the sustainable growth rate - this month. Becker's Hospital Review outlines the 10 things that providers need to know in this significant change in the healthcare payment landscape.
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Provider Groups Push to Stop Surprise Medical Bills
Provider groups are urging CMS to take steps to prevent surprise medical bills for patients - a growing problem as insurers do not adequately inform patients of in-network options and higher out-of-network costs, according to Modern Healthcare.
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Doctors Increasingly Face Insurance Considerations in Care Decisions
Physicians are increasingly frustrated by being "caught in the middle between the care they've recommended and what the patient's insurance will cover," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. With narrowing networks and more widespread adoption of high-deductible plans, doctors are now forced to discuss financial considerations with patients more than ever.
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FTC Official Speaks Out on Hospital Mergers & Acquisitions
Deborah Feinstein, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition, recently spoke about why the FTC challenges hospital mergers and acquisitions in a speech at financial consulting firm KPMG. HealthcareDive summarizes her statements, as well as the opposing viewpoints offered by her co-presenters.
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The 10 Quality Measures Hospital Leaders Should Prioritize
FierceHealthcare highlights the 10 quality measures that hospital CEOs need to emphasize in order to deliver the highest quality care possible for patients.
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