The American Hospital Association provides comments on the Health and Human Services request for information on accelerating the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of clinical care.
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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While the AHA broadly supports the Administration’s objectives as described in the proposed rule, we believe the GLOBE Model as proposed lacks critical operational details that, if not properly clarified, could create additional burden for hospitals and health systems.
The American Hospital Association's initial comment on the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) request for information regarding a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
The American Hospital Association comments on request for information on the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
The AHA today submitted a comment letter responding to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule that would prohibit hospitals participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs from performing “sex-rejecting procedures” on individuals under 18 years of age.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule on the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rule for policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs in contract year 2027.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expresses serious concerns with the recent announcement by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to require 340B covered entities to submit claims data for all dispensations of all Lilly drugs, regardless of setting.
We respectfully request that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issue clear guidance enabling hospitals to post appropriate signage in emergency departments (EDs) to discourage threats and acts of violence against health care workers, consistent with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Legislative reform recommendations for Congress to consider to further support flexible implementation and widespread participation in value-based and alternative payment models while delivering improvements in the cost and quality of care.