Letters
Throughout the year, the AHA comments on a vast number of proposed and interim final rules put forth by the federal regulatory agencies. In addition, AHA communicates with federal legislators to convey the hospital field's position on potential legislative changes that would impact patients and patient care. Below are the most recent letters from the AHA to these bodies.
Latest
AHA to Sen. Klobuchar Expressing Support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Act ( S. 1189)
AHA comments to DOJ and HHS regarding proposed acquisition involving two of the five major commercial health insurance companies in the United States: Aetnas proposed acquisition of Humana.
Model comment letter to CMS on Proposed Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model
Letter to the Department of Justice Antitrust Division regarding the proposed acquisitions involving Anthems proposed acquisition of Cigna and Aetna's proposed acquisition of Humana.
Letter to FCC requesting a three month delay in the Commission's consideration of technical rules