American Hospital AssociationAHA Highlights Perspective: Keeping Patient Access Front and Center in Washington As we move into the second half of 2026 and Congress returns to work in Washington, D.C., next week, lawmakers face a list of difficult issues that demand their attention and a shrinking legislative calendar in which to accomplish progress. Read the Latest Perspective Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Innovation, Outreach and Partnerships That Improve Community Health With Donna Lynne of Denver Health Marc Boom and Donna Lynne discuss how Denver Health’s team is intentional and strategic when working with local partners and offering a variety of healthcare services to the community. Watch the Latest Leadership Dialogue Real Affordability Solutions from the Front Lines of Caring The AHA today released a new report highlighting actionable and achievable strategies and solutions to make health care more affordable. Read the Affordability Report Registration open! AHA Leadership Summit — July 12-14 Join hospital and health system leaders to tackle the big questions shaping health care’s next era. Anchored by the theme (Re)Designing Care Delivery and Operating Models for the Future, this year’s program features shorter, more interactive sessions that spark idea exchange and peer-to-peer connections. Register for the Leadership Summit Health Care Cybersecurity Considerations for 2026: This Year’s Top 3 Cyber Risks This AHA Cyber & Risk Intel blog by John Riggi, AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, explores what health care leaders need to consider to reduce their organization’s cyber risk — including health care’s top three current and anticipated cyberthreats of 2026. Read Latest AHA Cyber & Risk Intel Blog AHA and West Health Launch National Accelerator to Scale Technology-Enabled Patient Care Solutions The AHA and the West Health Institute announce a new three-year initiative to help hospitals and health systems operationalize and scale proven technologies across care environments to improve patient outcomes and support care teams. Read the Press Release Hope. Healing. Health. Watch AHA's new ad highlighting how hospitals and health systems provide hope, healing and health to the patients and communities they serve. Watch the Video AHA 2026 Advocacy Agenda This year, the AHA will work to protect patient care, ensure affordable access to services and strengthen the health care system. View the 2026 Advocacy Agenda Latest News See More News Stories CMS issues CY 2027 physician fee schedule proposed rule Jul 14, 2026 CDC issues advisory to healthcare providers on cyclosporiasis cases Jul 14, 2026 Agencies warn of Russian cyberattacks on vulnerable routers Jul 14, 2026 HRSA announces 340B program sales reached $100 billion in CY 2025 Jul 14, 2026 AHA’s Hood receives NCHL’s 2026 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award Jul 14, 2026 Health system leaders discuss care delivery, workforce and technology at 2026 AHA Leadership Summit Jul 14, 2026 Op-ed details why healthcare affordability is a shared responsibility, highlights hospital efforts to address it Jul 13, 2026 AHA comments on proposed revisions addressing federal grant regulation Jul 13, 2026 ASHE recognizes healthcare facilities for efforts in energy reduction Jul 13, 2026 AHA podcast explores how hospitals can strengthen OUD treatment Jul 13, 2026 AHA leaders kick off Leadership Summit discussing innovation, transformation Jul 13, 2026 AHA Board names SSM Health’s Laura Kaiser chair-elect designate Jul 13, 2026 Advocacy Public AHA Statement on House Ways and Means Healthcare Legislation Markup Hearing Jul 15, 2026 Public AHA Responds to HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Information Request Jul 15, 2026 Public AHA Responds to RFI on Essential Health Benefits Framework Jul 15, 2026 Public AHA Comments on Proposed Revisions to Federal Grant Funding Jul 13, 2026 Member 340B Drug Pricing Integrity and Affordability for Patients Act Discussion Draft Jul 8, 2026 Member Bipartisan House Working Group Releases a 340B Reform Bill Jul 8, 2026 Public AHA Comments on Proposed Tariffs on Medications, Medical Devices Jul 6, 2026 Public AHA Comments on Senate HELP's Patients Deserve Price Tags Act Jul 2, 2026 Top Advocacy Issues AHA Action Center InnovationCybersecurity & Risk Advisory ServicesAHA Team TrainingAHA Next Generation Market Scan Why Health Systems Are Increasingly Investing in Smart Rooms Jul 14, 2026 Applying AI to Achieve Interoperability and a Smarter Patient Workflow Jul 14, 2026 How Hospital Command Centers Streamline Patient Flow: 5 Proven Strategies Jun 30, 2026 STUDY: EHR Flags Medication Non-adherence, Reducing Transplant Rejection Risk Jun 30, 2026 4 Experience-Enhancing Hospital Design Strategies Jun 23, 2026 See all Market Scan articles Leadership Scan Rural Data on the Move: Turning EMS Information Into Action at the Point of Care Apr 21, 2026 More Innovation Telling the Hospital Story Public How Houston Methodist is integrating remote monitoring to boost patient experience Jul 14, 2026 Public Bridge to Care: Strengthening Opioid Recovery Jul 13, 2026 Public America’s oldest hospital becomes Philadelphia’s newest museum Jul 10, 2026 Public Patient’s lifelong struggle with substance use disorder has happy, hopeful ending Jul 10, 2026 Public U.S. citizens on hantavirus cruise ship monitored at Nebraska Medicine Jul 9, 2026 Public Under one roof: A family of nurses working throughout University of Michigan Health-West Jul 8, 2026 More on Telling the Hospital Story Upcoming Events & Education A Roadmap Through the Primary Care Priority Paradox: AI Orchestration at the Speed of Trust Jul 28, 2026 - 12:00 PM Putting the 4Ms into Practice: Real-World Insights from Morristown Medical Center Aug 06, 2026 - 12:00 PM From Policy to Practice: Implementing Effective Threat Assessment Programs Aug 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM See the Full Events & Education Calendar Our VisionA just society of healthy communities, where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.Telling the Hospital Story What Makes a Future-Forward Board Member? May 18, 2026 5 keys to governing the convergence of AI, cybersecurity and clinical risk May 18, 2026 Quality Committees Matter More During Times Like These May 18, 2026 Advancing Women’s Health Is a Win-Win Mar 16, 2026 More Trustee Insights Public AHA Statement on House Ways and Means Healthcare Legislation Markup Hearing Jul 15, 2026 HRSA to issue grants for rural hospitals Jul 10, 2026 Coalition ad highlights role of rural hospitals, value of care close to home Jul 7, 2026 More Rural Health Services Latest Podcasts Bridge to Care: Better Care Transitions for Opioid Use Jul 15, 2026 Bridge to Care: Strengthening Opioid Recovery Jul 13, 2026 From Hospital to Home: The Power of Connected Care Jul 8, 2026 Why Early Literacy Screenings Belong in Pediatric Care Jul 5, 2026 More Advancing Health Podcasts Agencies warn of Russian cyberattacks on vulnerable routers Jul 14, 2026 Member H-ISAC TLP Green: Daily Cyber Headlines - July 8, 2026 Jul 8, 2026 Member H-ISAC TLP Green: Ransomware Data Leak Sites Report - July 8, 2026 Jul 8, 2026 More on Cybersecurity and Risk Advisory AHA