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AHA 2026 Advocacy Agenda
Explore the AHA's 2026 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
Advocacy & Public Policy, AHA, Access & Health Coverage, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Access to Behavioral Health, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Quality & Patient Safety, Workforce, Making Healthcare More Affordable, Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems, Innovation, Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC), Medicare, Reimbursement
House Passes Revised Appropriations Package Ending Partial Government Shutdown
On Jan 30, the Senate passed an amended version of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7148) by a vote of 71-29.
Behavioral Health Resources: Awareness & Prevention
The resources in this section help educate and inform hospitals and health systems on the importance and value of reducing stigma, as well as prevention and early intervention initiatives for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
Behavioral Health Resources: Clinical Innovation
The resources in this area showcase multiple clinical innovations, including how the integration of physical and behavioral health improves patient outcomes and satisfaction, and reduces the total cost of care; how digital solutions can expand access to care and fill gaps in the continuum of care, and more.
AHA/ACEP, Others Urge CMS to Allow Hospitals to Post Anti-violence Signage in EDs
We respectfully request that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issue clear guidance enabling hospitals to post appropriate signage in emergency departments (EDs) to discourage threats and acts of violence against health care workers, consistent with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Behavioral Health
This web page is designed to provide easy access to information and tools that will assist hospitals and health systems in navigating the changing behavioral health care system and understanding national, state and local activities affecting behavioral health.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us in celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 and learn how hospitals and health systems are addressing behavioral health care.
Suicide Prevention: Evidence-Informed Interventions for the Health Care Workforce Guide
This guide shares twelve evidence-informed interventions for preventing suicide and improving mental well-being for the health care workforce.
Rural Behavioral Health
The AHA supports its members as they strive to provide high quality, accessible behavioral health services in America’s rural communities.
Mental Health First Aid: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Violence
In this conversation, Thomas Ahr, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Hospital Sisters Health System, details how the health system is prioritizing prevention, supporting staff after incidents, and turning safety into a leadership responsibility.