Letter/Comment
The latest advocacy letters and comments from the American Hospital Association.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rule for policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs in contract year 2027.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) expresses serious concerns with the recent announcement by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to require 340B covered entities to submit claims data for all dispensations of all Lilly drugs, regardless of setting.
We respectfully request that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issue clear guidance enabling hospitals to post appropriate signage in emergency departments (EDs) to discourage threats and acts of violence against health care workers, consistent with the Emergency Medical…
Legislative reform recommendations for Congress to consider to further support flexible implementation and widespread participation in value-based and alternative payment models while delivering improvements in the cost and quality of care.
The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (S. 2169).
Absent any statutory consequences for not completing the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey (ODACS), it is wrong for CMS to tell hospitals and health systems that they “are to” complete it.
AHA respectfully requests that you consider the following issues before making your final payment update recommendations at the January Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) meeting.
Public charge determinations assess how likely it is that an individual seeking immigration to the United States will become dependent on government assistance for support and subsistence. These
Public charge determinations assess how likely it is that an individual seeking immigration to the United States will become dependent on government assistance for support and subsistence. These
America’s hospitals, health systems and its caregivers have significant concerns regarding Anthem’s nonparticipating provider policy1 and the harm it will inflict on patients.