Policy and Legislation
Repayment will now begin one year from the issuance date of each provider's or supplier's accelerated or advance payment.
Eligible providers will get payment of 2% of annual revenue from patient care plus an add-on payment.
President Trump says he will not participate in the next presidential debate on Thursday, October 15, if it's virtual, as planned.
New complexities will cost money to implement, which could hinder potential savings and hurt innovation.
AHA objects to what it calls a "heavy handed approach" of a threat of nonparticipation in Medicare and Medicaid.
The undercurrent of the VP debate is the age and health of the two men vying for the presidency.
Meanwhile, more than twice as many clinicians said they prefer former Vice President Joe Biden's healthcare plan to President Trump's.
Passage in the Senate appears unlikely, with the GOP favoring a slimmer, $500 billion package.
The news could affect the economy, the health system's financial wellbeing and throw upcoming presidential debates into question.
The American Hospital Association said it would continue to seek a permanent solution, including loan forgiveness.