April 15, 2025The Honorable Kevin HernU.S. House of Representatives171 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515
Letters
Throughout the year, the AHA comments on a vast number of proposed and interim final rules put forth by the federal regulatory agencies. In addition, AHA communicates with federal legislators to convey the hospital field's position on potential legislative changes that would impact patients and patient care. Below are the most recent letters from the AHA to these bodies.
Latest
AHA responds to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule on marketplace integrity and affordability.
April 4, 2025Michael Chernew, Ph.D.ChairmanMedicare Payment Advisory Commission425 I Street, NW, Suite 701Washington, D.C. 20001Dear Chairman Chernew:
AHA comments on PTAC Total Cost of Care Model Proposal.
AHA expresses support the introduction of the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (S. 709).
AHA letter to the House leadership expressing support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1585).
AHA expresses opposition to H.R. 2191, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act.
AHA comments regarding the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule for Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations.
AHA voices support for the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act (H.R. 1805).
February 28, 2025Michael Chernew, Ph.D.ChairmanMedicare Payment Advisory Commission425 I Street, NW, Suite 701Washington, D.C. 20001Dear Dr. Chernew: