ASHRM actively reviews and comments on issues that affect the risk management profession. Through its involvement with the Department of Health and Human Services, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, state agencies and other organizations, ASHRM helps to ensure that its members are heard.
Medicare Medicaid SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA) resources:
(Note: Links to the ASHRM Exchange Resource Library require member log-in)
ASHRM comments on National Quality Forum (NQF) "Safe Practices" initiative (6/19/06)
ASHRM letter to JCAHO: Reply to "Healthcare at the Crossroads" (6/28/05)
Comments on the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): PSO NPRM Rulemaking AHRQ-2008-001-001
(4/15/08)
American Hospital Association Advocacy Update: Senate takes up liability reform(5/8/06)
Comments on the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 -- Public Law 109-41
Monograph: A call for federal immunity to protect health care employers, and patients (4/1/05)
ASHRM comments on HHS on HIPAA Enforcement Rule (6/17/05)