AHA comments on PTAC Total Cost of Care Model Proposal.
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 expresses support the introduction of the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (S. 709).
AHA letter to the House leadership expressing support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1585).
AHA expresses opposition to H.R. 2191, the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act.
AHA comments regarding the Drug Enforcement Administration’s proposed rule for Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations.
AHA voices support for the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act (H.R. 1805).
February 28, 2025Michael Chernew, Ph.D.ChairmanMedicare Payment Advisory Commission425 I Street, NW, Suite 701Washington, D.C. 20001Dear Dr. Chernew:
The undersigned organizations write to express our support for the use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent premerger notification rules ("Rules").
The Honorable Chuck GrassleyUnited States Senate135 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510The Honorable Peter WelchUnited States Senate
The AHA asks President Trump to consider granting exceptions to the current and proposed tariffs for medical devices and pharmaceuticals made in Mexico, Canada and China that are essential to the provision of safe, effective care in America's hospitals, clinics, and other settings.