At 5,593 pages, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) is the longest bill ever passed by Congress. The CAA combines $900 billion in COVID-19 stimulus relief with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill for the 2021 federal fiscal year.
In our six-part webinar series, “A Short Course on the Consolidated Appropriations Act”, PYA experts will delve into key CAA provisions impacting the health care industry. Each complimentary one-hour webinar starts at 12 pm EST and will focus on a specific subject, detailing relevant provisions and their implications for the industry.
Below is the schedule for the series, as well as a brief description of what each webinar will cover.
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January 19: CAA and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule PYA’s Lori Foley and Angie Caldwell explained the impact of key provisions of the CAA impacting Medicare physician reimbursement, including:
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January 21: Introducing the New Rural Emergency Hospital The CAA directs CMS to begin making payments for services furnished by rural emergency hospitals (REHs) by January 1, 2023. This new category of hospital does not provide inpatient services but serves its community’s needs for emergency and outpatient hospital services. During this webinar, PYA’s Mike Nichols and Martie Ross:
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January 26: Hospital Payment and Reimbursement The CAA includes several major provisions impacting hospital reimbursement. During this webinar, PYA’s Mike Nichols and Kathy Reep will cover key topics, including:
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January 28: Provider Relief Fund Update Members of PYA’s Provider Relief Fund Task Force will explain the latest developments regarding CARES Act Provider Relief Fund payments and reporting requirements, including:
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February 2: Telehealth PYA’s Valerie Rock and Martie Ross will discuss post-pandemic reimbursement for telehealth services and future opportunities, including:
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February 4: Paycheck Protection Program Members of PYA’s PPP Task Force will explain the CAA’s revitalization of the Paycheck Protection Program and new opportunities for employers, including:
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If you would like information about health care, compliance, or the CAA, contact one of the PYA executives listed below at (800) 270-9629.