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HHS, CMS to form committee providing federal health program recommendations
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 21 announced the creation of a Healthcare Advisory Committee for the Secretary of HHS and Administrator of CMS.
Study shows Medicare Part D changes could lead to higher cost sharing for some beneficiaries
A JAMA study published Aug. 18 found that plan design changes by Medicare Part D insurers, particularly for Medicare Advantage plans, following passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could lead to higher cost sharing for some beneficiaries who do not reach the $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum for prescription drug coverage in 2025.
AHA Letter to CMS on the Rural Health Transformation Program
AHA urges the CMS to ensure that the Rural Health Transformation Program funding prioritizes payments to hospitals through an efficient and streamlined state application and award process.
ALJ Delay April 2023 Status Report Filed April 7, 2023
ALJ Delay April 2023 Status Report Filed April 7, 2023 regarding AHA, Hospitals Sue to Require HHS to Meet Deadlines for Deciding Appeals.
Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule for CY 2026
The AHA is disappointed that CMS proposes an inadequate Medicare outpatient hospital payment update, as many hospitals — especially those in rural and underserved communities — operate under challenging financial pressures.
Action Alert: Respond to CMS' Proposals on Medicare Clawback, Drug Acquisition Survey
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in its outpatient prospective payment system proposed rule for calendar year 2026, issued proposals to accelerate the timeline for clawing back funds resulting from the agency’s unlawful policy between calendar years 2018 and 2022, as well as to conduct a drug acquisition survey.
TAKE ACTION: Engage Lawmakers in August to Build Support for Key Priorities
It is important to engage with your lawmakers while they are home and discuss the impact that the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act and additional policy proposals that are under consideration will have on hospitals’ ability to provide care.
Chair File: The OBBBA and What’s Next for Health Care
The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act will bring big changes to health care.
AHA comments on IPF proposed rule for FY 2026
The AHA June 10 commented on the fiscal year 2026 inpatient psychiatric facility proposed rule, expressing support for several provisions such as increases in the facility-level adjustments.
AHA comments to CMS on FY 2026 IPPS proposal
The AHA commented to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 10 on the fiscal year 2026 inpatient prospective payment system proposed rule (https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-04-11-cms-issues-hospital-ipps-proposed-rule-fy-2026), expressing support for several provisions, including a proposed increase in disproportionate share hospital payments and several aspects of the agency’s quality-related proposals.