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FTC Urged to Extend Comment Period for Draft Merger Guidelines
The AHA joins the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other organizations in urging the Federal Trade Commission to extend for at least 60 days the comment period for their draft guidance revising how they review mergers and acquisitions to determine compliance with federal antitrust laws.
CMS Issues Updated Guidance on Ligature Risk and Assessment in Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) July 17 issued updated
AHA Expresses Concern with Lack of Clear And Actionable Guidance on Environmental Risk Mitigation
The AHA expresses its concern with the ongoing lack of clear and actionable guidance on environmental risk mitigation in facilities that provide psychiatric services.
FTC Proposes Changes to Health Breach Notification Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) June 9 released for public comment a notice of proposed changes to breach notification requirements for entities that collect health information but are not covered by privacy and security requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Affordability Advocacy Agenda
Our shared focus with Congress and Administration is on providing relief from the pandemic, ensuring a smooth recovery, and rebuilding a better health care system for the future. The American Hospital Association continues to incorporate principles that promote improved affordability, value, and equity into our policy and advocacy activities.
Resource on Withdrawal of Health Care Antitrust Policy Statements
The Department of Justice in February abruptly withdrew three policy statements on health care antitrust enforcement.
EPA Proposes New Standards for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization Facilities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on April 11 proposed new standards for commercial sterilization facilities and certain health care organizations that use ethylene oxide (EtO). This Special Bulletin reviews the highlights of these proposals and provides additional background and insight on the issue and potential impact for hospitals and health systems.
AHA Testimony for the Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight
Tax-exempt hospitals have special obligations to their communities in exchange for that privilege. They report the amounts they spend on community benefits yearly and conduct a community needs assessment at least every three years. There is no doubt that these hospitals both meet and exceed any requirements and expectations that attach to the privilege of tax exemption.