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.

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AHA to Sens. Pitts and Greene on National Trauma System
AHA comments to Representatives Joe Pitts and Gene Green regarding actions Congress can take to strengthen our national trauma system.
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AHA and FAH comments to the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee on the public option
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Hospital organizations urge CMS to address serious concerns about star ratings
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AHA to Sens. Thune, Cantwell in support of S. 3129
AHA letters to Sens. Thune and Cantwell in support of S.
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AHA to Rep. Jenkins in support of H.R. 5613
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AHA to Rep. Loebsack in support of H.R. 5613
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AHA's Comments Re: Special Enrollment Periods and the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program
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AHA to CMS Re: Critical Access Hospital Reimbursement
AHA letter to CMS regarding critical access hospital reimbursement.
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AHA Comments to CMS Re: The Proposed Rule Implementing the Physician Quality Payment Program
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Dear Colleague - Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR Model)
Dear colleague letter to CMS urging waiver of regulatory barriers.