Testimony

Every day, AHA staff take to Capitol Hill to tell the hospital story, working to educate Congress on key issues and the field’s concerns. We also advocate with federal regulators, provide expert testimony, and highlight the impact proposed changes could have and suggest alternative solutions. Below are the most recent statements the AHA has submitted for the record for congressional hearings or agency panels.

Latest

Sep 19, 2023
AHA shares the hospital field’s experience with implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA) before the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 26, 2023
The American Hospital Association would like to provide feedback on sections of H.R. 4822, the “Health Care Price Transparency Act of 2023,” as well as H.R. 3284, the “Providers and Payers COMPETE Act.”
Jun 7, 2023
American Hospital Association (AHA) statement for the record to the Senate Finance Committee to provide the hospital perspective on how hospital mergers and acquisitions can expand and preserve access to quality care.
May 24, 2023
AHA statement on legislative proposals that are to be considered before the Energy and Commerce Committee on May 24.
May 17, 2023
AHA statement for the record to the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health to provide the hospital perspective on how hospital mergers and acquisitions can expand and preserve access to quality care.
May 17, 2023
AHA Statement to Senate Subcommittee on Medicare Advantage Delays and Denials
May 17, 2023
AHA shares hospital field’s comments on legislative proposals that are to be considered before the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on May 17.
May 17, 2023
AHA statement for the record as the Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Health Care examines obstacles and opportunities to improve health care access in rural communities.