Letter/Comment

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

AHA comments on the CMS' hospital outpatient prospective payment system and ambulatory surgical center payment system proposed rule for calendar year (CY) 2024.
American Hospital Association opposes the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) form and instructions. 
AHA's comment on the calendar year (CY) 2024 HH prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule.
AHA comments on the CMS' proposed changes on how certain forms of noncomprehensive coverage, including short-term, limited-duration plans, can be marketed and sold.
AHA's comments on Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Rodgers’ drug shortages discussion draft.
The IRA, through the transferability provisions under Section 6418 and, in particular, the elective direct pay provisions of Section 6417, has provided new opportunities for the healthcare sector to engage in important clean energy initiatives.
The Drug Shortage Prevention Act would require manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of increased demand of covered drugs. The AHA believes the requirement that manufacturers notify the FDA of increased demand for critical drugs will be an integral tool for shoring up the…
Pharmaceutical shortages and supply chain failures can have a devastating impact on patients. The RAPID Reserve Act would establish a program to improve supply chain resiliency for critical generic drug products, ensuring adequate supply is available even in the event of a shortage.