Access & Health Coverage
Press Release
Statement on the American Health Care Act
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
May 4, 2017
America’s hospitals and health systems are deeply disappointed in the House passage of the AHCA because it will jeopardize health coverage for millions of…
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 217-213 to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Congress returned this week from its spring break—and so did the American Health Care Act. The latest version of the AHCA is being changed to include an amendment authored by Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) and endorsed by the conservative House Freedom Caucus. This version of the AHCA continues to put…
Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) late yesterday unveiled a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA), legislation that would repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Press Release
American Hospital Association and National Urban League Announce Alliance to Advance Health Equity and Diversity
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the National Urban League (NUL) today announced an alliance to advance health equity and diversity in health care leadership…
Congress returns to Washington next week with some important decisions to make in a short time. One of their immediate priorities should be stabilizing the Health Insurance Marketplaces to protect the millions of Americans who rely on them for health coverage. Policymakers should remove uncertainty…
Congress may be in recess, with members back home in their states and districts – but the push to revive the American Health Care Act (AHCA) is still very real. House Republicans and the White House continue to work to revise the bill to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act and…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 13 issued a final rule designed to help stabilize the Health Insurance Marketplaces.
The rule finalizes changes related to special enrollment periods; guaranteed issue; actuarial value; network adequacy; and open enrollment periods.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service April 13 issued a final rule designed to help increase participation in the Health Insurance Marketplaces. Highlights of the final rule are outlined in the attached Special Bulletin.
Press Release
Statement on CMS Final Rule to Stabilize Health Insurance Marketplaces
Tom Nickels
AHA Executive Vice President