Access & Health Coverage

2014-2016 Steering CommitteeThe State Issues Forum Steering Committee represents all State and Metropolitan Associations.
Press Release Statement on MACRA Final Rule   Tom Nickels Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy American Hospital Association
Press Release Hospital Data Show Skyrocketing Drug Prices Contact: Carly Sfregola, American Hospital Association (AHA), (202) 638-5487 Sean Brown, Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), (202) 624-1527
Press Release Hospital patient safety efforts over past year have improved care for more than 34,000 patients and saved nearly $300 million  
The CMS Aug. 29 issued a proposed rule that would implement the standards governing health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces for 2018.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved Arizona’s plan to allow new enrollment in the Children’s Health Insurance Program. “Today’s approval is a step forward for the health of Arizona children in low-income families,” said Vikki Wachino, CMS deputy administrator and…
Health care providers and other stakeholders may email questions and concerns regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ final rule applying certain provisions of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 to Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicaid…
Press Release Statement on DOJ insurance mergers lawsuit   Rick Pollack AHA President and CEO The action taken today by the Department of Justice (DOJ) is good news for consumers, who would have faced increased costs and fewer choices for coverage.