As urged by the AHA and other groups, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it is extending the deadline by which hospitals and other providers that received Provider Relief Fund (PRF) money after June 30, 2020, must use their COVID-19 PRF payments.

UnitedHealthcare’s action offers a temporary reprieve for patients. AHA urges its full and permanent reversal.

Organizations that provide palliative or end-of-life care may apply through Aug. 16. Up to three awards will be presented, while Citations of Honor may be given to other noteworthy programs.

Join senior hospital and health system leaders and clinicians, trustees, and next generation health leaders who are reimagining health care through high level, transformational strategies and innovative approaches for delivering greater value and health equity through operational excellence, creative partnerships, and redefined delivery models.

AHA Board Chair Rod Hochman, M.D., testified on behalf of the AHA at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing May 19 examining antitrust oversight of hospital mergers.

Leverage comparative financial and operational data straight from your hospital peers for better decision making.

See how much we’ve accomplished together so far this year.

The Hospitals Against Violence Initiative (HAV) shares examples and best practices for addressing all forms of violence affecting our staff as well as the patients and communities we serve. HAV has a particular emphasis on youth violence prevention, workplace violence prevention and combatting human trafficking.

The AHA shared with congressional leaders the association’s recommendations for infrastructure investments that should be included in an upcoming legislative package to ensure hospitals and health systems are fully equipped to care for their communities now and into the future.

The AHA continues to curate ready-to-use tools from trusted experts while developing new, additional resources to help hospitals quickly and effectively share sound messages and accurate information on COVID-19 vaccines.

Read stories of how hospitals and health systems are vaccinating a nation through creativity, collaboration and compassion.

On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes a number of provisions that affect hospitals and health systems. Read the Legislative Advisory summarizing the legislation.

The AHA has compiled resources to keep you informed of important updates related to the progress and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, along with in-development therapeutics for patients with COVID-19.

AHA Member-Only Resources

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Hospital Price Transparency final rule went into effect on Jan. 1, 2021. AHA offers resources to help members meet patient demand for easier access to out-of-pocket cost estimates.