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The Medical Device Excise Tax, a component of the Affordable Care Act, is approaching implementation at the beginning of 2013. The tax is intended to provide an estimated $20 billion in tax revenues to help pay for the expansion of health coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans. Healthcare supply chain leaders have until May 7, 2012, to comment on the way in which the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to implement this new tax.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a VBP program to pay hospitals for their actual performance on quality measures, rather than just the reporting of those measures, beginning in fiscal year (FY) 2013. The VBP program will apply to all acute-care prospective payment system (PPS) hospitals. Read a summary of key provisions of the proposed rule.

How to write a constructive, information-rich comment that clearly communicates and supports its claims to have an impact on regulatory decision making.

The medical device excise tax is a feature of the Affordable Care Act. It is important to be knowledgeable about the tax and its effects.

This Special Fraud Alert focuses on the specific attributes and practices of PODs that OIG believes produce substantial fraud and abuse risk and pose dangers to patient safety.

AHRMM comments to the FDA regarding an amendment to the UDI proposed rule to address the UDI implementation time frame required by the 2012 Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA).

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AHRMM Career Center offers a variety of resources, including career counseling, job search assistance, resume and cover letter review, and networking opportunities.

AHRMM Publications such as Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions, provide up-to-date information on the latest health care supply chain news.

AHRMM Education and Professional DevelopmentI want to obtain or renew the Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) credential. Refer to AHRMM's CMRP Certification page for more information and helpful resources on CMRP.

Have questions on education, certification, conference, the CQO Movement and more? Check out some of AHRMM's frequently asked questions to help you…

The page provides information about the AHRMM Board, Committee and Fellow Frequently Asked Questions.

Discover more about the Supply Chain Management designation known as AHRMM Fellows, which recognizes and honors accomplished members of the health care supply chain who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and achievements in the field.

  Price: Member: FREE  |  Non-Member: $99.00 CEC Hours: 1

The AHRMM Cost, Quality, and Outcomes (CQO) Movement frames the critical role supply chain professionals play in driving high quality care, at a more affordable cost, to deliver greater value to patients.

Join us at AHRMM24 Conference & Exhibition, September 22-25 in Columbus, Ohio for the leading event for health care supply chain.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Contact Hours are offered through various educational events and eLearning courses for CMRP certification