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Federal agencies oversee the creation and modification of a wide range of health care-related regulations, including those around payment. You can help regulators gain an expert understanding of the impact their rules on patients, providers, and systems by drafting a personalized comment letter.

APTA has developed a suite of guidance documents and tools to assist and empower its members in sharing impactful stories and experiences through regulatory commenting.

Use the step-by-step guide below to draft a short, effective comment letter using only your personal experiences. For more context on using this guide, check out this 5-minute video.  

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