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 comments to CMS regarding Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement ICD-9-CM hip fracture code list.
Comment letter on the Medicare Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Tests Payment System proposed rule which implements Section 216 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA).
AHA letter to Representatives Ron Kind and Greg Walden expressings appreciation for their ongoing commitment to America's rural hospitals and the communities and patients they serve.
AHA comments to CMS request for information on the implementation of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and alternative payment models.
AHA comments regarding Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule on