Letters

Throughout the year, the AHA comments on a vast number of proposed and interim final rules put forth by the federal regulatory agencies. In addition, AHA communicates with federal legislators to convey the hospital field's position on potential legislative changes that would impact patients and patient care. Below are the most recent letters from the AHA to these bodies.

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the American Hospital Association provides comments on the Rural Health Transformation Program.
by Ashley Thompson, AHA Senior Vice President, Public Policy Analysis and Development
American Hospital Association (AHA) comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) interim final rule on Medicaid community engagement requirements.
This letter provides comment on the American Hospital Association's support of the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 (S. 1482).
The American Hospital Association comments on the CMS proposed rule regarding Medicaid managed care state-directed payments and Medicaid fee-for-service targeted practitioner payments.
AHA responds to Information Collection Request about the Health Resources and Services Administration’s proposed 340B Rebate Model Program.
AHA comments on the CMS’ request for information on the Essential Health Benefits (EBH) framework and the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that the scope of EHB be equal to the scope of benefits provided under a typical employer plan.
The American Hospital Association's comment on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) and other agencies’ proposed revisions to the Uniform Grants Regulation governing federal financial assistance.
The proposed changes to 2 CFR § 200.340 are particularly troubling. They would authorize agencies to unilaterally modify or terminate awards based on shifting policy priorities or national-interest determinations, while eliminating existing appeals processes.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of the Trade Representative’s proposed duties on certain economies under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) shares our review of the discussion draft of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (PDPTA) (S. 2355) released on June 25.