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New AHA Report: Hospitals Face Increased Challenges and Financial Pressures as They Care for Patients

The AHA released the 2026 edition of its annual Costs of Caring report. It shows hospitals and health systems continue to face increases in the costs of people, supplies, medicines and infrastructure needed to provide care and services to their communities.
Testimony
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AHA Statement to House E&C Health Subcommittee on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans

AHA Statement before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on “Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain”
Guides and Reports
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Costs of Caring

This Costs of Caring report provides a data-driven assessment of the financial realities faced by hospitals and health systems, and underscores why sustainable affordability solutions must address the structural drivers of cost growth rather than focusing narrowly on hospital prices alone.
Advisory
Member

House Subcommittee to Host Feb. 11 Hearing with Suppliers as Part of Series Focused on Health Care Affordability

The issue of affordability, including health care affordability, is front and center this year and will be part of this year's congressional and administration discussions, as well as the mid-term elections.
Guides and Reports
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2025 The Cost of Caring Report

This report outlines the key trends impacting hospital financial stability in 2025.
Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet: 340B Drug Pricing Program Contract Pharmacy Arrangements

Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to health care organizations that care for patients in vulnerable communities. 
Guides and Reports
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2024 Costs of Caring

While recent data suggest that some hospital and health system finances have experienced modest stabilization from historic lows in 2022, the hospital field is still far from where it needs to be to meet the demand for care, invest in new and promising technologies and interventions, and stand ready for the next health care crisis.
Guides and Reports
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2023 Costs of Caring

Hospitals appreciate the support and resources that Congress have provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; however, additional support is needed to keep hospitals strong so they can continue to provide care to patients and communities.
News

Blog: Putting 340B Program Growth in Context

An AHA blog examines new data released by the Health Resources and Services Administration on the growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
News

HHS announces new 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a