Letter/Comment

The latest advocacy letters and comments from the American Hospital Association.

The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (S. 2169).
Absent any statutory consequences for not completing the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey (ODACS), it is wrong for CMS to tell hospitals and health systems that they “are to” complete it.
AHA respectfully requests that you consider the following issues before making your final payment update recommendations at the January Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) meeting.
Public charge determinations assess how likely it is that an individual seeking immigration to the United States will become dependent on government assistance for support and subsistence. These
Public charge determinations assess how likely it is that an individual seeking immigration to the United States will become dependent on government assistance for support and subsistence. These
America’s hospitals, health systems and its caregivers have significant concerns regarding Anthem’s nonparticipating provider policy1 and the harm it will inflict on patients.
December 9, 2025The Honorable Jerry Moran, Chairman,Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs418 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510The Honorable Richard Blumenthal, Ranking MemberSenate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs418 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510Dear Senators…
The AHA supports AI policy frameworks that balance flexibility to drive market-based innovations with appropriate safeguards to protect privacy and patient safety.
AHA Nov. 5 sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services with recommendations for implementing specific provisions in the OBBBA.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expresses support for the Home Health Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 5142).