Letter/Comment

The latest advocacy letters and comments from the American Hospital Association.

April 29, 2024The Honorable Ron WydenChairman, Committee on FinanceUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510The Honorable Mike CrapoRanking Member, Committee on FinanceUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510Dear Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Crapo:
The American Hospital Association comments on the discussion draft of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act to extend the acute care hospital-at-home program.
AHA comments on CMS’ proposals to strengthen the agency’s oversight of accrediting organizations.
The AHA voices support of the Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 7623).
The American Hospital Association (AHA) writes regarding a recent The New York Times investigation into the disturbing incentives for data analytics firm, MultiPlan, and large commercial insurers like UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna, to cut reimbursement rates for care provided to employees of…
April 1, 2024The Honorable Bill Cassidy, M.D.Ranking MemberCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510Dear Ranking Member Cassidy:
AHA addresses UnitedHealthcare’s implementation of its Molecular Pathology Reimbursement Policy on April 1, 2024.
AHA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of (SUSTAIN) 340B Act bipartisan discussion draft and accompanying request for information on the critically important 340B Drug…
AHA recommendations to CMS regarding protecting critically ill Medicare beneficiaries through reforms to the Long-term Care Hospital PPS High-Cost Outlier Policy.