American Hospital Association May 23, 2024
The AHA May 23 submitted statements for a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health hearing on challenges for private physician practices, and a House Budget Committee hearing on the budgetary effects of consolidation in health care. For the Ways and Means Committee hearing, AHA noted how physicians are challenged by increased costs, inadequate reimbursements and administrative burdens from public and private insurer practices.
AHA voiced support for policies to reduce administrative burdens from commercial insurers that delay access to care, contribute to health care provider burnout, and increase costs for hospitals and health systems, including streamlining prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans. AHA also urged Congress to pass the Value in Health Care Act, which would extend...
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