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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
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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.
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Suicide Prevention Resources

Learn about suicide prevention during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with resources from the American Hospital Association.
Advisory
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AHA 2025 Advocacy Agenda

Explore the AHA's 2024 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
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Behavioral Health Workforce Issues

The need for a strong behavioral health care workforce is more important than ever. The AHA is working to strengthen this important area of health care and integrate it with primary care.
Special Bulletin
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Administration Finalizes Enhanced Mental Health Parity Regulations

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.
Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Federal Investment in Behavioral Health Infrastructure Needed to Address Mounting Crisis

The AHA urges Congress and the Biden Administration to prioritize funding for the infrastructure that supports the behavioral health needs of the country. These investments will not only help to stymie the wave of unmet demand for behavioral health services that has been growing for decades, but also provide the basis for better overall physical health for Americans.
Testimony

AHA Statement to House on "Access to Health Care in America: Ensuring Resilient Emergency Medical Care”

The American Hospital Association (AHA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on ways to ensure patients can receive timely emergency medical care, particularly in rural and underserved areas. We share the committee’s interest in ensuring that Americans have high-quality, affordable health care in the face of life-threatening crises.