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Advisory
Member

DEA and HHS Extend Waivers for Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telemedicine

Advisory
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Dec. 30 released a temporary rule extending for the fourth time waiver flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.
Telemedicine, Prescription Drugs
Advisory
Member

HHS Proposes Actions Regarding ‘Sex-rejecting Procedures’ on Children

Advisory
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Dec. 18 proposed a series of regulatory actions intended to end the practice of “sex-rejecting procedures” (SRPs) on children.
Medicaid, CHIP
Advisory
Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Advisory
Over the past 15 days, the Senate has voted nine times on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding and health care waivers until Nov. 21.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy Alliances, Medicaid DSH, Telehealth, Rural issues
Advisory
Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Advisory
Government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired at midnight Sept. 30 as congressional leaders were unable to reach an agreement to keep the government funded.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy & Public Policy, Medicaid DSH, Telehealth, Rural issues
Advisory
Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Government Shutdown Looms

Advisory
Advisory revised Sept 28. with fiscal year 2026 agency contingency plans. Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Hospital at Home, Medicaid DSH, Rural issues, Workforce
Advisory
Public

AHA 2025 Advocacy Agenda

Advisory
Explore the AHA's 2024 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)
Advisory
Member

Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Government Shutdown Looms

Advisory
Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Hospital at Home, Medicaid DSH, Rural issues, Workforce
Advisory
Member

White House Issues Presidential Memorandum on ‘Eliminating Waste, Fraud and Abuse in Medicaid’

Advisory
The White House June 6 issued a Presidential memorandum in which the Administration expresses its view that rapid growth in State Directed Payment (SDP) programs is a threat to the nation’s long-term stability, and that the “imbalance between Medicaid and Medicare payment rates under these programs jeopardizes access to care for seniors.”
Medicaid, Budget Reconciliation
Advisory
Member

Update on Implications of the Government Shutdown on Day 1

Advisory
A federal government shutdown began at midnight Sept. 30. The impact on health care is that government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy & Public Policy, Hospital at Home, Telehealth, Medicaid DSH, Workforce
Advisory
Member Non-Fed

AHA Summary of One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Provisions Impacting Hospitals and Health Systems

Advisory
This is a summary of provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that affect hospitals and health systems, as well as some resources from the Congressional Budget Office regarding the impact of the bill.
Medicaid, Marketplace Issues/Stability, Budgeting, Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC), Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy & Public Policy, Budget Reconciliation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)