Letter/Comment

The latest advocacy letters and comments from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association.

The AHA has long stated that while we appreciated CMS’ recognition of the wage index’s shortcomings, the agency should not have implemented this policy by penalizing all hospitals, especially when Medicare already pays far less than the cost of providing care. As such, if CMS does address payments…
AHA, others urge congress to extend Medicare advanced alternative payment model in end-of-year legislative package.
AHA respond to Reps. Paul Tonko and Mike Turner's questions about how hospitals and health systems across the country are working to expand access to addiction treatment and what additional steps Congress can take to eliminate the remaining barriers.
November 11, 2024The Honorable Chiquita Brooks-LaSureAdministratorCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services7500 Security BlvdBaltimore, MD 21244Re: CMS-10913 Medicare Part C Utilization Management Annual Data Submission and Audit Protocol Data RequestDear Administrator Brooks-LaSure:
AHA response to CMS's request for comment on how navigators and non-navigator assistance personnel working within hospitals and health systems may help consumers access financial assistance programs to help pay for health care services.
AHA letter to President Biden urging the Administration to take action to address IV solution supply shortage as a result of hurricane Helene.
AHA letter to HHS regarding the Department of Health and Human Services 'role in coordinating with the Drug Enforcement Administration to support the safe prescribing of controlled substances via telehealth.
AHA comments to the Drug Enforcement Administration regarding their efforts to support the safe prescribing of controlled substances via telehealth. Indeed, during the COVID-19 public health emergency
The AHA provides comments to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) on the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule.