In April, HUD proposed the changes, which the AHA says could raise the program’s financing costs by 30 to 40 percent.
In its comments, the AHA said the increases “could put the program out of reach for many community hospitals in need of affordable financing. As a result, many necessary renovations, refinancings or new construction projects will not be feasible, threatening access to high-quality health care services for those least able to afford it.”
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