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 comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) fiscal year (FY) 2026 LTCH prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule.
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) fiscal year (FY) 2026 IRF prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule.
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) fiscal year (FY) 2026 SNF prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule.
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed changes to the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM). 
AHA comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system proposed rule for fiscal year 2026.
The AHA provides an overview of the key statutes and regulations that have impeded competition in the health care market and offer a series of recommendations to remedy these obstacles.
The AHA provides an overview of the key statutes and regulations that have impeded competition in the health care market and offer a series of recommendations to remedy these obstacles.
AHA expresses support for Senate legislation, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
AHA expresses support House legislation, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.