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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The AHA writes to express support for the Rural America Health Corps Act (S.940).
AHA provides information for hearing on “Why Health Care is Unaffordable: The Fallout of Democrats’ Inflation on Patients and Small Businesses.”
AHA, health organizations request increased funding for Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program.
AHA comments on the proposed Standards for Health Care Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures, and Modification to Referral Certification and Authorization Transaction Standard.
AHA responds to the RFI on the drivers of health care workforce shortages and solutions.
AHA comments on the Request for Information on the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA).
AHA Comments on the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ initial guidance regarding certain Inflation Reduction Act requirements.
Hospitals and health systems are committed to empowering patients with all the information they need to live their healthiest lives. This includes ensuring they have access to accurate price information when seeking care. Our members are working to comply with both state and federal price transparency policies, which include the federal Hospital Price Transparency Rule and provisions in the No Surprises Act.