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Advisory
Member

Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule for CY 2026

Advisory
The AHA is disappointed that CMS proposes an inadequate Medicare outpatient hospital payment update, as many hospitals — especially those in rural and underserved communities — operate under challenging financial pressures.
Advocacy

Federal Public Policy and Legislative Solutions for Improving Maternal Health Sept. 2024

Advocacy
At the federal level, several legislative initiatives specific to maternal mortality have been enacted. Several other initiatives have been introduced in Congress the last year.
Special Bulletin
Member

Administration Finalizes Enhanced Mental Health Parity Regulations

Special Bulletin
The Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) Sept. 9 issued a final rule on the enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008.
Advocacy
Public

Affordability Advocacy Agenda

Advocacy
Our shared focus with Congress and Administration is on providing relief from the pandemic, ensuring a smooth recovery, and rebuilding a better health care system for the future. The American Hospital Association continues to incorporate principles that promote improved affordability, value, and equity into our policy and advocacy activities.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Letter to Senate Subcommittee Leadership on Appropriations Priorities for FY 2025

Letter/Comment
AHA Senate letter regarding funding for health care programs for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Letter to House Subcommittee Leadership on Appropriations Priorities for FY 2025

Letter/Comment
AHA letter to the House leadership on funding for health care programs for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: AHA Priorities for Budget Reconciliation Package to Support America’s Hospitals and Health Systems

Fact Sheets
It is imperative that Congress invest in America’s hospitals and health systems to ensure that the nation’s health care needs can be met today and into the future. The AHA supports investments in infrastructure, such as the health care workforce, behavioral health, the accessibility and affordability of health care coverage, emergency preparedness and the health care supply chain, telehealth and cybersecurity, among other areas.