Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200259

Proposed regulatory changes to health care facility discharge data reporting requirements in Alaska

This notice from the Department of Health, State of Alaska, announces proposed regulatory changes affecting health care facility discharge data reporting. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health, State of Alaska - Located in Juneau - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory update rather than a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested for purchase. - Notable Requirements: - Health care facilities must submit discharge data in the UB-04 format, following the Alaska Health Facilities Data Reporting Program Guidelines. - Data must be submitted quarterly, within 60 days after each calendar quarter. - Regulations address inpatient prospective payment based on Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) and transfer adjustments using uniform billing discharge status codes. - The notice invites public comment and participation in an oral hearing, but does not involve procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Department of Health in Alaska proposes changes to regulations regarding health care facility discharge data reporting requirements. The changes involve amendments to 7 AAC 27.660 and 7 AAC 150.250 to incorporate by reference the Alaska Health Facilities Data Reporting Program Guidelines. The proposal includes submission of discharge data in a specified format on a quarterly basis. Public comments are invited until November 4, 2026, with an oral hearing scheduled for October 27, 2026.

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