News & Insights

NABH Comments on the CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule and other Changes to Part B Payment Policies Proposed Rule

NABH Letter on HHS Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements

HHS Includes Behavioral Healthcare Providers in Provider Relief Fund Phase 3 Distribution

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday announced an additional $20 billion is available from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) for healthcare providers to recover Covid-19-related financial losses and changes in operating expenses. HHS highlighted behavioral healthcare providers in…

HHS Provider Relief Fund Reporting Requirements Change Terms for Recovering Lost Revenue

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued guidance that contradicts the department’s June FAQ about calculating lost revenue from Covid-19 that may be recovered through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’s (CARES) Provider Relief Fund (PRF). In the June FAQ, HHS…

NABH Comments on FY 2021 OPPS Rule

NABH Letter on Covid-19 Reporting Requirements

CMS Makes Covid-19 Data Collection a Requirement in Conditions of Participation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requiring Covid-19 data collection and reporting as a condition of participation (CoP) for hospitals participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including psychiatric facilities. CMS added the requirement with other provisions…

NABH and Other Healthcare Groups Support Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act

HHS Extends Phase 2 General Distribution Deadline to Sept. 13

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the deadline to apply for Phase 2 General Distribution Funding for Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Children’s Health Insurance Program, dental providers, and certain Medicare providers until Sunday, Sept. 13. This…

2020 NABH Annual Survey Starts Aug. 28!

Data Collection for the 2020 NABH Annual Survey Starts this Week!   I am pleased to announce that data collection for the 2020 NABH Annual Survey will begin on Friday, Aug. 28. Your participation in this survey will help us…

Milliman Release: “Study Reveals Individuals with Behavioral Health Conditions in Addition to Physical Conditions Drive High Total Healthcare Costs; Small Portion Spent on Behavioral Treatment, Vast Majority Spent on Physical Treatment”

HHS to Host Provider Relief Fund Webinar on Thursday, Aug. 13

The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) will host an informational webinar for healthcare providers about applying to the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund this Thursday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. ET. Please click here to register. HHS announced on…

Coalition Letter In Support Of TREATS Act

NABH Analysis: CMS Proposes Expanding Medicare Telehealth Benefits and Scope of Practice Changes Beyond Pandemic

CMS Proposes Expanding Medicare Telehealth Benefits and Scope of Practice Changes Beyond Pandemic The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to maintain—either permanently or temporarily— many of the Medicare telehealth benefits and workforce flexibilities authorized during the…