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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.
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Rural Behavioral Health

According to a 2022 policy brief from the 
Issue Brief
Member

Integrating Physical and Behavioral Health: The Time is Now

Unparalleled workforce shortages, negative margins and increasing labor expenses are creating multiple challenges for hospitals and health systems — but integrating physical and behavioral health services can reduce the total cost of care, improve outcomes and improve workforce satisfaction.
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Hospitals and health systems can play an important role in ensuring children and adolescents receive the behavioral health care they need to thrive.
Letter/Comment
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AHA Letter to Congressional Leadership on Potential Medicaid, EPTC Policy Changes

The American Hospital Association (AHA) writes to express support for the Medicaid program as the reconciliation package is developed.
Fact Sheets
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What's at Stake: Medicaid covers the people you know.

Protect Access to Care: The AHA urges Congress to reject reductions to the Medicaid program that would threaten health care access for patients.
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Health Plan Accountability

Commercial health plan abuses must be addressed to ensure fair coverage for patients and providers. The AHA has worked to hold health plans accountable through letters, statements, white papers, member updates and earned media.
Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: Medicaid Provider Taxes

The AHA calls on Congress to reject changes to states’ use of provider taxes, which help fund their Medicaid programs.
Advisory
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Trump Administration Issues Order on Drug Pricing

The White House April 15 released an executive order, “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” directing federal agencies to undertake a broad range of tasks aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs.
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Suicide Prevention Resources

Learn about suicide prevention during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with resources from the American Hospital Association.