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Letter/Comment
Public

AHA Comments to HRSA on Proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

AHA comments on the Health Resources and Services Administration’s notice of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.
Testimony
Public

AHA Senate Statement on What Can Congress Do to End the Medical Debt Crisis in America

Statementof theAmerican Hospital Associationfor the
News

Agencies release new process for resubmitting IDR disputes

The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury May 1 released a new process for resubmitting disputes under the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process that were originally improperly batched or bundled.
Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Rural Impact

AHA Ask: AHA supports protecting patients from surprise medical bills. Policymakers should focus on assisting rural hospitals in their negotiations with payers and providing the incentives and resources needed to maintain local access to care and not undermine these communities with potentially harmful national policy changes.
Rural Health Update
Member

Rural Health Update October 21, 2021

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Sen. Sanders Bill Would Reduce Funding for Patient Care, Add Burden on Health Care Providers

The AHA strongly opposes policies to decrease hospital reimbursements by eliminating “facility fees,” which are the direct and indirect costs that allow a hospital to continue to provide services to patients and serve the needs of their community.
Recognition Day/Week/Month
Public

National Rural Health Day 2024

On National Rural Health Day, the AHA celebrates rural hospitals’ dedication to ensuring communities can access the care they need throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.
Resources

Rural Tools and Resources

On this page, you can find the latest stories highlighting the good work of our rural members. From innovations in AI to telehealth to new payment models, hospitals and health systems in rural areas are brainstorming bold new ideas worth showcasing here.
Rural Health Update
Member

Rural Health News Update - January 21, 2022

Fact Sheets
Member

Fact Sheet: Lower Health Care Costs Act (S.1895) Rural Impact

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee June 19 introduced the Lower Health Care Costs Act (S.1895), legislation to prevent surprise medical bills, reduce prescription drug prices, improve transparency in health care, invest in public health and improve health information exchange.