AHA commentd on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage program in contract year 2024.
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.
Latest
Feb 7, 2023
The recent decision to sunset the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is a testament to the progress we have made; however, as we prepare for that transition, we should not revert to care delivery as it was prior to the pandemic. Instead let us build on the lessons we have learned and the advancements in care delivery and access we have made.
AHA requests the opportunity to meet with HHS now that the district court in American Hospital Association v. Becerra has remanded the question of how to repay 340B hospitals to the Department of Health and Human Services.
January 31, 2023
April Tabor
Secretary Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite CC-5610 (Annex C)
Washington, DC 20580
AHA comments on the CMS’ Request for Information on Essential Health Benefits (EHB).
AHA comments on the CMS' proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024.
AHA provides feedback to the Senate on the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act, and to support Congress’ continued efforts to transform health care through permanent telehealth reform.
AHA provides feedback on the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) Act, and to support Congress’ continued efforts to transform health care through permanent telehealth reform
AHA comments proposed revisions to the regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) records, commonly known as 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”).
January 27, 2023
AHA Comments on AHRQ’s Request for Information on Creating a National Health Care System Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety, Dec. 12, 2022
The AHA appreciates the opportunity to share our comments and asks that commissioners consider the following issues before making their final payment update recommendations.
AHA expresses concern about the potential impact of H.R. 3648, the Equal
Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of 2022
Dec 1, 2022
The American Hospital Association (AHA) writes to provide feedback on the cybersecurity policy proposals released in Senator Mark R. Warner's report last month. Cybersecurity is, at its core, a necessary element of patient safety for hospitals and health systems.
Dec 1, 2022
The AHA believes physical and mental health care are inextricably linked, and everyone deserves access to quality behavioral health care. We write to encourage Congress to take steps to provide relief to those seeking and administering behavioral health care.
Dec 1, 2022
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) continued discussions on its safety-net proposal, payment alignment across ambulatory settings and payments to primary care clinicians. As the Commission continues its deliberations, we would like to share our thoughts, suggestions and concerns related to these issues.
Dec 1, 2022
The AHA shares CMS’ goals to improve patient access to provider information and to facilitate health information exchange and data reporting. However, we are concerned that adding one more provider directory requirement will not support patients in accessing the information they need about their care providers.
Dec 1, 2022
The AHA urges the DEA to release proposed rules for the Special Registration for Telemedicine as soon as possible. Doing so is necessary to ensure an appropriate feedback period and time for hospitals and health systems to comply with requirements.
Nov 30, 2022
The undersigned health care organizations are writing to urge Congress to prevent the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (Statutory PAYGO) sequester from taking effect at the end of this session of Congress.