Letters/Comments

AHA letters and comments provide insight to legislators and policymakers about laws and regulations important to the healthcare field.

AHA comments on certain financial products patients may use to pay for medical care (medical payment products).
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule for calendar year (CY) 2024.
AHA comments on the CMS' hospital outpatient prospective payment system and ambulatory surgical center payment system proposed rule for calendar year (CY) 2024.
American Hospital Association opposes the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed amendments to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) form and instructions. 
AHA's comment on the calendar year (CY) 2024 HH prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule.
AHA comments on the CMS' proposed changes on how certain forms of noncomprehensive coverage, including short-term, limited-duration plans, can be marketed and sold.
AHA's comments on Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Rodgers’ drug shortages discussion draft.
The IRA, through the transferability provisions under Section 6418 and, in particular, the elective direct pay provisions of Section 6417, has provided new opportunities for the healthcare sector to engage in important clean energy initiatives.