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A Full Court Press to Protect Access to Care for Patients and Communities

With March kicking off tomorrow, we’re approaching March Madness when college basketball teams across the country compete in the annual tournament that often is full of twists, turns and surprises.
News

AHA urges additional changes to improve No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process

AHA Feb. 5 voiced support for many provisions in a proposed rule to improve how the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process functions, but said the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury still need to address several issues critical to the functionality of the IDR process.
Letter/Comment
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AHA Comments on HHS RFI on MAHA Initiative

AHA comments on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services request for information to ensure lawful regulation and unleash innovation to promote better health.
Other Resources
Member

New Surprise Billing and Price Transparency Policies

The following No Surprises Act provisions go into effect on Jan.
Advisory
Public

AHA 2025 Advocacy Agenda

Explore the AHA's 2024 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
Fact Sheets
Member

Fact Sheets and Talking Points on Surprise Billing Legislation

This is a collection of Fact Sheets and Talking Points documents that the AHA has released on Surprise Medical Billing Legislation.
Member

New Federal Patient Notice and Disclosure Rules

Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, facilities and providers must notify patients of their rights with respect to their balance billing protections under the No Surprises Act. Facilities and providers also must provide oral and written notice to uninsured and self-pay patients of their right to a good faith estimate prior to scheduled services.
Advocacy
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Affordability Advocacy Agenda

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.
Guides/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.

The work hospital board members do

It takes a special kind of person to volunteer to serve on the board of an American hospital these days.