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 provides additional recommendations on implementation of the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process included in the No Surprises Act.
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) information collection request regarding the revision of the Medicare Enrollment Application for Institutional Providers (CMS-855A).
AHA commentd on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage program in contract year 2024.
The recent decision to sunset the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is a testament to the progress we have made; however, as we prepare for that transition, we should not revert to care delivery as it was prior to the pandemic. Instead let us build on the lessons we have learned and the advancements in care delivery and access we have made.
AHA requests the opportunity to meet with HHS now that the district court in American Hospital Association v. Becerra has remanded the question of how to repay 340B hospitals to the Department of Health and Human Services.
January 31, 2023 April Tabor Secretary Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite CC-5610 (Annex C) Washington, DC 20580
AHA comments on the CMS’ Request for Information on Essential Health Benefits (EHB).
AHA comments on the CMS' proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024.
AHA provides feedback to the Senate on the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act, and to support Congress’ continued efforts to transform health care through permanent telehealth reform.
AHA provides feedback on the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act, and to support Congress’ continued efforts to transform health care through permanent telehealth reform