AHA letter to Representatives Schneider and Bacon expressing support of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205).
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 comments on the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act.
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 confuse patients’ understanding of their coverage.
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).