The AHA argued that the CMS’s policy for compliance training under Medicare Advantage for hospitals was redundant, as hospitals are already required to train staff members on detecting fraud, waste and abuse under traditional Medicare. In the letter, the association also noted that most state Medicare Advantage plans may only contract with hospitals that have traditional Medicare agreements with CMS.
The letter concluded by reaffirming the AHA’s support of the proposed rule change, which would reduce unnecessary burden and expense to hospitals.
Read the AHA’s letter supporting the proposed Medicare Advantage rule change for hospitals (pdf).
