American Hospital Association

The AHA has worked to bring together the Coalition of Long-Term Acute-Care Hospitals, the National Association of Long Term Hospitals, and the Federation of American Hospitals to develop and release Long-term Care Hospital Reform Policy Principles. The principles are designed to guide and inform Congress on ways to better support LTCHs and patients.

Watch AHA's new ad highlighting how hospitals and health systems provide hope, healing and health to the patients and communities they serve.

Showcase your hospital’s commitment to excellence in community service by applying for the AHA’s 2027 Foster G. McGaw Prize. The Prize honors health delivery organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs. AHA is accepting applications March 10 through May 5.

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.

This year, the AHA will work to protect patient care, ensure affordable access to services and strengthen the health care system.

Join us in the nation’s capital for insightful conversations with policymakers, legislators and thought leaders on the most pressing issues facing our field.

The 2026 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan offers trends, expert insights and practical recommendations to help hospitals and health systems meet today’s workforce demands and prepare for what’s next. Drawn from authoritative reports and filled with real-world hospital case studies offering tried-and-proven approaches, it shares health care leaders’ strategies for transforming their organizations.

The 2026 AHA Environmental Scan offers insights into the latest data and emerging trends, empowering the health care field to plan strategically for the future. This annual publication serves as a catalyst for meaningful conversations among hospital and health system leaders, boards, staff and community stakeholders.