OPPS final rule boosts payments, finalizes proposals for REH. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its final outpatient prospective payment rule Wednesday.

Apply critical OpenSSL security patch as soon as possible. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center strongly recommends health sector organizations immediately test and deploy a critical OpenSSL patch.

Join Iowa Medicaid telehealth listening session. Iowa Medicaid is hosting a virtual listening session focusing on telehealth flexibilities implemented during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

It’s not too late to register for 340B Day. As hospitals struggle to make ends meet, the 340B drug-pricing program can help hospitals meet the needs of vulnerable patients.

Thank you to the 2022 Iowa Hospital Heroes. IHA and Iowa hospitals are grateful to our hospital staff who ensure hospitals provide quality care every day.

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