Regulatory Advocacy

AzHHA advocates on key regulatory issues that affect the quality of healthcare in Arizona. Stay tuned for current action items and information that will keep you in-the-know. You will find updates and information on policy and regulatory rulemaking efforts under way in the state and nation that can affect your healthcare organization.

COMMENT LETTERS

azhha comments on Proposed Rulemaking regarding Part 97 of the Federal Communication Commission’s rules on amateur radio service communications during a disaster drill_May 2010
AzHHA Comments to AHCCCS on proposed GME and DSH Fund Sweep_Jan 2010
AzHHA Comments on Proposed FY 2009 IPPS Rule
AzHHA Comments on TriCare OPPS Rule
AzHHA Comments on Disclosure of Financial Relationships Report
AzHHA Comments on Proposed 2009 OPPS Rule
AzHHA Comments on OBHL Rules
AzHHA Comments on "Meaningful Use" Definition
AzHHA Comments on Proposed FY 2010 IPPS Rule

CSB Client Alert re HITECH Breach Reporting_Aug 2009

azhha comments on proposed 2010 OPPs rule

RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTOR PROGRAM

STARK AND ANTI-KICKBACK

AHA Comments - OIG on Gainsharing Arrangements
AHA Comments to CMS on Incentive Payment and Shared Savings Programs
Incentive Payments and Shared Savings Programs 12-10-2008 Memorandum
Anti-Markup Provisions of Final 2008 MPFS Rule

MEDICARE CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
CMS Guidance on Standing Orders


MANUALS

2009 HIPAA Privacy and Security Tool Kit Description and Order Form

2009 Consent and Health Information Resource Manual Order Form

2009 EMTALA Manual Order Form

2009 EMTALA Manual Description

International Patients Assistance Guide (December 2009)

OTHER
Noridian's Slide Presentation - March 12, 2008 Workshop with Arizona Hospitals
Governor Brewer's Directive to Temporarily Halt State Rulemaking
2009 Temporary Halt To Federal Rulemaking
Duty to Report Abuse of Vulnerable Adults Memorandum
HB 2240 - Rule Making State Agencies Moratorium
Right of Conscience Final Rule Rescission Proposal