Hospitals and the NH Department of Health and Human Services Resolve Long-Standing Litigation Over Boarding of Patients in Acute Psychiatric Crisis

July 12, 2023 – Following the decision in federal court earlier this year and the permanent injunction issued by Judge McCafferty in May, the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), hospitals across the state, and the New Hampshire Hospital Association have agreed to resolve long-standing litigation to ensure that patients in… Continue reading Hospitals and the NH Department of Health and Human Services Resolve Long-Standing Litigation Over Boarding of Patients in Acute Psychiatric Crisis

Celebrating Our Nurses & Hospitals: We Are Healthcare

Every year during National Nurses Week, May 6-12th and National Hospital Week May 7-13th, we couldn’t be prouder to recognize our nurses, hospitals, health systems and health care workers for the commitment and compassion they demonstrate in serving their patients and communities.   This year, National Hospital Week coincides with National Nurses Week, providing us with the opportunity… Continue reading Celebrating Our Nurses & Hospitals: We Are Healthcare

New Hampshire Hospital Association Report Highlights Significant Amounts of Unpaid Claims from Anthem

Nearly $300 Million in Claims Owed to Hospitals Statewide in Dispute   Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) recently released a report highlighting the many challenges hospitals and health systems across the state of New Hampshire are facing in dealing with Anthem, the state’s largest insurance provider, including nearly $300 million in… Continue reading New Hampshire Hospital Association Report Highlights Significant Amounts of Unpaid Claims from Anthem

Save the Date: 2023 New Hampshire Hospital Association & Foundation for Healthy Communities Annual Meeting

Join Us for the 2023 Annual Meeting We look forward to hosting you at the 2023 Annual Meeting to be held in-person at the OMNI Mt. Washington Hotel Sunday, October 15 – Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Registration closes on October 1st.   We’re pleased to announce our 2023 Keynote Speaker: Jonathon B. Perlin, MD, PhD,… Continue reading Save the Date: 2023 New Hampshire Hospital Association & Foundation for Healthy Communities Annual Meeting

NHHA comments on CMS’ Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes proposed rule

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The New Hampshire Hospital Association recently submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes proposed rule.   Download the full comments here.

NHHA Statement on Senate Approval to Permanently Reauthorize Medicaid Expansion

We applaud today’s bipartisan vote by the NH Senate to permanently reauthorize New Hampshire’s Medicaid Expansion program and appreciate the leadership of Senate President Jeb Bradley and Senator Cindy Rosenwald in sponsoring this important investment in the health of our state and the people it serves. Approving the permanent reauthorization of this vital program ensures… Continue reading NHHA Statement on Senate Approval to Permanently Reauthorize Medicaid Expansion

Webinar: Medicaid Unwind: What Does the Future Look Like, 3/14

With The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and Medicaid continuous enrollment requirement coming to an end on May 11, 2023, the New Hampshire Hospital Association and the Foundation for Healthy Communities are offering a webinar that will focus on the PHE Unwind and how that will impact Medicaid coverage for New Hampshire residents.  The webinar… Continue reading Webinar: Medicaid Unwind: What Does the Future Look Like, 3/14

NHHA Submits Comments on CMS’ RFI on Medicare Advantage

The New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) recently submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) request for information (RFI) on the Medicare Advantage (MA).   To download the full comments submitted, please click here.

NHHA Statement on the Permanent Reauthorization of Medicaid Expansion

Hospitals strongly support SB 263, which reauthorizes New Hampshire’s Medicaid expansion program. This program currently provides health coverage to over 90,000 low-income Granite State residents who were previously uninsured and ensures that these patients and their families have access to vital medical care, whether its primary care, mental health or substance use services. Since the… Continue reading NHHA Statement on the Permanent Reauthorization of Medicaid Expansion