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 AHA urges the DEA to release proposed rules for the Special Registration for Telemedicine as soon as possible. Doing so is necessary to ensure an appropriate feedback period and time for hospitals and health systems to comply with requirements.
The undersigned health care organizations are writing to urge Congress to prevent the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (Statutory PAYGO) sequester from taking effect at the end of this session of Congress.
Representatives of our nation’s hospitals and health systems, ask Congressional leaders to prevent the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go sequester from taking effect.
The AHA provides comments in response to the CMS' Request for Information regarding advanced explanation of benefits and Good Faith Estimates for covered individuals.
The AHA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) “Make Your Voice Heard” Request for Information (RFI) on promoting equity and efficiency in
November 4, 2022 Roxanne Rothschild Executive Secretary National Labor Relations Board 1015 Half Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20570-0001
AHA letter to Representatives Bera, Bucshon, Schrier, Burgess, Blumenauer, Wenstrup, Schneider and Miller-Meeks regarding a request for feedback on stabilizing the Medicare payment system.
November 1, 2022 The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244