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Academy 360 | Academy 360In the News | MA Rate Increase
CMS announced that MA plans will receive a 5.06% increase in their benchmark payment rate for 2026, a significant increase over the Biden-era proposal. Separately, the agency proposed a 2.4% rate increase for inpatient hospitals.
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Strategist | Strategy CatalystBreaking news: NIH cuts indirect research costs
Major research institutions, including top academic medical centers and children’s hospitals, say the reduction could leave them with $100M+ shortfalls.
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Expert Insight | All-AccessResponse Letter for 2023 IPPS Rule
In June, 11 health system members provided feedback to CMS regarding quality program modifications and health equity-related initiatives
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Academy 360 | Academy 360Insights from the 2025 Strategy Catalyst Summit
The 2025 Strategy Catalyst Summit’s sessions and peer discussions provided an opportunity to explore big picture issues like the shifting political environment, and more personal issues like career development and team organization.
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Article | AI CatalystSix Predictions on the Future Landscape of AI Policy in Healthcare - And What Leaders Can do to Prepare for it Today
Explore the evolving landscape of AI policy in healthcare with six key predictions. From proactive regulation to risk-based governance, discover how leaders can navigate challenges and ensure ethical AI implementation in this rapidly changing environment.
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Newsletter | AI CatalystPhysicians Open to AI’s Potential but Still Wary About Use in Clinical Care, Survey Finds
A Medscape survey reveals mixed physician attitudes toward AI—highlighting both resistance and opportunity. Learn how LHS can build trust through hands-on exposure, education, and operational AI use cases.
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Video | Executive Insight HubWhy Sustainability Matters to Health Care and How CEOs are Responding
How health systems are tackling environmental sustainability and combatting climate change based on a discussion with CEOs and a leading expert
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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: Chevron Overturn is Already Impacting Healthcare Legal Battles
A federal appeals court has approved a volume adjustment payment appeal for a Minnesota hospital, reversing a lower court decision by citing the overturned Chevron doctrine.
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Academy 360 | All-AccessWashington Update: CMS Proposes 2.5% Cut to Physician Pay in Physician Fee Schedule as well as the Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule
CMS released the calendar year 2025 proposed rules for the physician fee schedule (PFS) and outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS).
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Strategist | Strategy CatalystDOJ forms news healthcare antitrust task force
In early May, the Department of Justice announced the creation of a new task force focused on healthcare monopolies and collusion.
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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: Federal Budget Uncertainty
House Republicans are facing immediate pushback on their Budget Resolution that seeks more than $880 billion in cuts.
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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update | Budget Reconciliation and Tariffs
Policy updates about the recently passed budget reconciliation and ongoing tariffs
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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: CMS Finalizes 2.9% Pay Bump in IPPS Rule
Washington Update: CMS Finalizes 2.9% Pay Bump in IPPS Rule
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Newsletter | Academy IQThe Conversation Starter: Comparing KFF Policy Predictions to January 20th Executive Orders
The Conversation Starter: Comparing KFF Policy Predictions to January 20th Executive Orders
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Video | Health Impact AllianceHIA Roundtable: Beyond Community Benefit
Preview new research on health systems' approaches to investing in communities and how systems are measuring and tracking this work across the country.
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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: The Latest in Health Policy - September 25th, 2024
Learn more about the latest in health policy.
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Policy Brief | Health Impact AllianceHIA Policy Briefing: CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule
Review finalized health equity requirements in the CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), including a new benchmark adjustment and prepaid savings option for MSSP ACOs
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Strategist | Strategy CatalystTracking Trump’s executive orders: What health system strategists should know
While some of these orders are being challenged in court, they’ve already provoked a range of reactions from health systems and private companies.
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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update | New Executive Orders
President Trump signs Executive Orders (EOs) related to biological research and pharmaceutical manufacturing. See how they impact healthcare.
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Policy Brief | Health Equity AllianceHEA Policy Briefing: FY2026 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule
Review health equity proposals in the FY2026 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), including removal of health equity requirements within quality reporting measures, the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing program, and TEAM
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Academy 360 | Academy 360In the News | MA Rate Increase

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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: Chevron Overturn is Already Impacting Healthcare Legal Battles

Academy 360 | All-AccessWashington Update: CMS Proposes 2.5% Cut to Physician Pay in Physician Fee Schedule as well as the Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rule

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Contact Us to Gain AccessStrategist | Strategy CatalystDOJ forms news healthcare antitrust task force

Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: Federal Budget Uncertainty

Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update | Budget Reconciliation and Tariffs

Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: CMS Finalizes 2.9% Pay Bump in IPPS Rule

Contact Us to Gain AccessNewsletter | Academy IQThe Conversation Starter: Comparing KFF Policy Predictions to January 20th Executive Orders

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Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update: The Latest in Health Policy - September 25th, 2024

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Contact Us to Gain AccessPolicy Brief | Health Impact AllianceHIA Policy Briefing: CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule

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Contact Us to Gain AccessStrategist | Strategy CatalystTracking Trump’s executive orders: What health system strategists should know

Academy 360 | Academy 360Washington Update | New Executive Orders

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Contact Us to Gain AccessPolicy Brief | Health Equity AllianceHEA Policy Briefing: FY2026 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystBreaking news: NIH cuts indirect research costs

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Article | AI CatalystSix Predictions on the Future Landscape of AI Policy in Healthcare - And What Leaders Can do to Prepare for it Today

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Newsletter | AI CatalystPhysicians Open to AI’s Potential but Still Wary About Use in Clinical Care, Survey Finds

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Video | Executive Insight HubWhy Sustainability Matters to Health Care and How CEOs are Responding

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystDOJ forms news healthcare antitrust task force

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Newsletter | Academy IQThe Conversation Starter: Comparing KFF Policy Predictions to January 20th Executive Orders

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Video | Health Impact AllianceHIA Roundtable: Beyond Community Benefit

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Policy Brief | Health Impact AllianceHIA Policy Briefing: CY2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule

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Strategist | Strategy CatalystTracking Trump’s executive orders: What health system strategists should know

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Policy Brief | Health Equity AllianceHEA Policy Briefing: FY2026 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule