AHA responds to Information Collection Request about the Health Resources and Services Administration’s proposed 340B Rebate Model Program.
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 CMS’ request for information on the Essential Health Benefits (EBH) framework and the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that the scope of EHB be equal to the scope of benefits provided under a typical employer plan.
The American Hospital Association's comment on the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) and other agencies’ proposed revisions to the Uniform Grants Regulation governing federal financial assistance.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office of the Trade Representative’s proposed duties on certain economies under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) shares our review of the discussion draft of the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act (PDPTA) (S. 2355) released on June 25.
While the AHA strongly supports CMS’ goal of modernizing prior authorization and extending interoperability requirements, the effectiveness of these policies will depend on thoughtful implementation that aligns with clinical workflows, ensures consistent payer behavior and meaningfully reduces administrative burden for providers.
The American Hospital Association appreciates the opportunity to comment on the CMS’ proposed Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded (CJR-X) Model.
The AHA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the CMS hospital inpatient prospective payment system
proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
The American Hospital Associations comment on CMS’ fiscal year 2027 LTCH prospective payment system proposed rule.
The American Hospital Association appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ fiscal year 2027 SNF prospective payment system proposed rule.