Rural Health Letters

The AHA asks that as the Senate begins drafting the FY 2027 appropriations bill, it funds health care programs that have proven successful in improving access to quality health care for patients and communities across America.

The AHA asks that as the House begins drafting the FY 2027 appropriations bill, it funds health care programs that have proven successful in improving access to quality health care for patients and communities across America.

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.

The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (S. 2169).

RE: CMS–1832–P Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program

Hospitals and health systems are experiencing significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for the patients and communities they serve. As Congress begins to focus on its end-of-the-year work, America’s hospitals and health systems respectfully request that you consider the following priorities.

AHA urges the CMS to ensure that the Rural Health Transformation Program funding prioritizes payments to hospitals through an efficient and streamlined state application and award process.

AHA expresses support for Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act.

AHA letter to the House leadership expressing support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1585).

AHA expresses opposition to H.R. 2191, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act.

AHA voices support for the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act (H.R. 1805).

February 28, 2025Michael Chernew, Ph.D.ChairmanMedicare Payment Advisory Commission425 I Street, NW, Suite 701Washington, D.C. 20001Dear Dr. Chernew: 

The Honorable Chuck GrassleyUnited States Senate135 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510The Honorable Peter WelchUnited States Senate

AHA comments on draft Medicare graduate medical education (GME) reform package (KEL24743 MP2).

AHA letter urging Congress to act on key priorities in Lame-duck session.

The AHA voices support of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 (S. 3565).

The AHA voices support of the Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 7623).

November 27, 2023

Many hospitals including those in rural and underserved areas are experiencing unprecedented challenges that jeopardize access and services. Here are a series of proposals and suggestions for the Ways and Means Committee to consider as it looks for avenues to broaden access to health care for patients in rural and underserved regions.

AHA and 48 national organizations' letter to Senators Klobuchar and Collins in support of the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (S.665).