AHA comments proposed revisions to the regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) records, commonly known as 42 CFR Part 2 (“Part 2”).
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
January 27, 2023
AHA Comments on AHRQ’s Request for Information on Creating a National Health Care System Action Alliance to Advance Patient Safety, Dec. 12, 2022
The AHA appreciates the opportunity to share our comments and asks that commissioners consider the following issues before making their final payment update recommendations.
AHA expresses concern about the potential impact of H.R. 3648, the Equal
Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of 2022
The American Hospital Association (AHA) writes to provide feedback on the cybersecurity policy proposals released in Senator Mark R. Warner's report last month. Cybersecurity is, at its core, a necessary element of patient safety for hospitals and health systems.
The AHA believes physical and mental health care are inextricably linked, and everyone deserves access to quality behavioral health care. We write to encourage Congress to take steps to provide relief to those seeking and administering behavioral health care.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) continued discussions on its safety-net proposal, payment alignment across ambulatory settings and payments to primary care clinicians. As the Commission continues its deliberations, we would like to share our thoughts, suggestions and concerns related to these issues.
The AHA shares CMS’ goals to improve patient access to provider information and to facilitate health information exchange and data reporting. However, we are concerned that adding one more provider directory requirement will not support patients in accessing the information they need about their care providers.
The AHA urges the DEA to release proposed rules for the Special Registration for Telemedicine as soon as possible. Doing so is necessary to ensure an appropriate feedback period and time for hospitals and health systems to comply with requirements.