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.

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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.
The American Hospital Association comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ fiscal year 2027 IRF prospective payment system proposed rule.
The American Hospital Association comment letter on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year 2027.
The American Hospital Association comments on the effectiveness of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act’s (“HSR Act”) premerger notification requirements.
As groups dedicated to protecting and advancing the health of America’s children, we thank you for your longstanding bipartisan support of CHGME, including a $5 million increase in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. We ask you to provide $1.02 billion in FY 2027 to fund CHGME with the same priority as other federal physician training programs.
The American Hospital Association expresses concern about Eli Lilly’s January 2026 claims-data policy and invites Lilly to work in good faith with the AHA and our 340B hospital members to find a better path forward than the cycle of escalation that has beset the 340B program in recent years.
The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (S. 4384).
The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (H.R. 8375).
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ revised Medicare Part C and D Reporting requirements.
The AHA asks that as the Senate begins drafting the FY 2027 appropriations bill, it funds health care programs that have proven successful in improving access to quality health care for patients and communities across America.