US Health Sector Update October 2023

The health industry is facing a dynamic policy landscape and expectations from a variety of stakeholders that are affecting providers’ long-term strategies and everyday operations. To manage these dynamics, it is critical to understand and respond to the latest policy and funding guidelines.

Tune in to hear from experienced EY professionals on these timely health industry topics:

• Updates on legislative timeline and provider-focused policies, from site-neutral payments to nonprofit hospital oversight 
• Overview of recently proposed Health and Human Services (HHS) payment and 340B remedy rules
• New payment models, transparency and surprise billing updates, and other regulatory activity
• FEMA deadlines – incident period, cost share and project submission, COVID-19 closeout, Category Z management costs
• FEMA review process (including duplication of benefits reviews) and common trends seen in FEMA reviews
• FEMA determination memos, appeals process and documentation leading practices
• Health care supply chain update and survey results from supply chain leaders
• Supply chain opportunities for improvement to prepare for future challenges

Moderator and panelists

• Joan Palermo (Moderator), Partner, Americas Health Assurance Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
• Jill Powell, Principal, Forensic & Integrity Services, Insurance & Federal Claims Services, Ernst & Young LLP
• Gregory Eaton, Managing Director, Insurance & Federal Claims Services, Ernst & Young LLP
• Heather Meade, Principal, Washington Council Ernst & Young, Ernst & Young LLP
• Laura Dillon, Senior Manager, Washington Council Ernst & Young, Ernst & Young LLP
• Ryan Siemers, Managing Director, Health Care, Ernst & Young LLP