Letters/Comments

AHA letters and comments provide insight to legislators and policymakers about laws and regulations important to the healthcare field.

While the AHA strongly supports CMS’ goal of modernizing prior authorization and extending interoperability requirements, the effectiveness of these policies will depend on thoughtful implementation that aligns with clinical workflows, ensures consistent payer behavior and meaningfully reduces…
AHA Comments on the Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule
AHA comments on the bipartisan leadership in introducing the Strengthening the Exercise of Controls and Upgrading Requirements for Efficiency in 340B Act (SECURE 340B Act).
AHA Comments on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed fee for H-1B petitions.
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services's proposed rule regarding the indirect hold harmless threshold of healthcare-related taxes.
AHA comments on the CMS physician fee schedule proposed rule for calendar year 2027.
AHA, Health organization urge congressional leaders to enact the Saving Today's Acute Care Resources (STAR) Act (H.R. 9468) without delay.
AHA comments on the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Service’s calendar year 2027 HH prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule.