Action Alert
American Hospital Association (AHA) Action Alerts notify members about advocacy opportunities on health care issues and legislation.
The Senate has formally voted to go to conference with the House on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation to overhaul the tax code that contains several notable provisions affecting hospitals (see below). Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY)…
The House has named its conferees to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation to overhaul the tax code that also contains several notable provisions affecting hospitals. The Senate is expected to name its conferees later today.
The Senate returns to Washington, D.C., today poised to begin debate on tax reform legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
The House of Representatives Nov. 16 passed its version of legislation to reform the tax code. Meanwhile, the full Senate is poised to begin debate on its bill, which cleared the Senate Finance Committee Nov. 16, when it returns to Washington, D.C., on Nov. 27. Outlined are several provisions of…
Please contact your senators and urge them to oppose inclusion of repeal of the individual mandate in the tax bill.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) November 15 released the outline of a bipartisan agreement to extend several Medicare payment programs, including the Medicare-dependent Hospital and Low-volume Adjustment programs.
Reps. David B. McKinley (R-WV) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) November 14 introduced H.R. 4392 a bill that would prevent a dramatic reduction in Medicare Part B payments for certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Urge your Representatives to oppose provision in Tax Bill that would eliminate the tax-exemption for private-activity bonds, including qualified 501(c)(3) hospital bonds.
Please contact your legislators and urge them to co-sponsor the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2017 (S. 1301/H.R. 2267).