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 letter to Representative Rob Portman expressing support for S. 688, the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015.
AHA letter to Representative James Renacci expressing support for H.R. 1343, the Establishing Beneficiary Equity in the Hospital Readmission Program Act of 2015.
AHA comments on the Department of Veterans Affairs interim final rule on expanded access to non-VA care through the Veterans Choice Program.