Letter/Comment

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

Trends in health insurance coverage are driving an increase in medical debt: these include inadequate enrollment in comprehensive health care coverage, growth in high-deductible and skinny health plans that intentionally push more costs onto patients, and misleading health plan practices that…
AHA Urges CMS to finalize the Improving Prior Authorization Processes Proposed Rule.
AHA comments on the proposed rule regarding minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities.
AHA comments on the proposed rule by the federal agencies related to the fees for the Independent Dispute Resolution Process (IDR) as established by the No Surprises Act (NSA).
AHA's response to the questions posed by the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force. We support your efforts to reduce health care spending, encourage innovation and ensure patients receive quality, affordable health care.
AHA comments on the proposed rule regarding Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
AHA Urges CMS to Rigorously Enforce New Policies to Safeguard MA Coverage
The AHA voices support of the CONNECT for Health Act of 2023 (S. 2016/H.R. 4189).
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…