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CMS issues hospital IPPS proposed rule for FY 2025 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.6% in fiscal year 2025.
News

Coalition analysis examines impact of site-neutral payment proposals

The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare Feb. 5 released a new research brief examining the impact of proposed site-neutral payment policies on hospitals and patient access to care.
Advocacy Alliances
Member

AHA Site-Neutral Advocacy Alliance Bulletin - February 6, 2026

AHA Site-Neutral Advocacy Alliance Bulletin for February 6, 2026.
Fact Sheets
Public

Report: Examining the Real Factors Driving Physician Practice Acquisition

Policymakers and others have expressed growing concern about the trend of physician practices becoming affiliated with hospitals and health systems.
Dynamic Page

AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 98 | Surgical Directions

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association, is joined by Stephen Lovern at Carilion Clinic and Barbara McClenathan and Joan Cox at Surgical Directions. Join us for an inside look at how smart processes and a strong culture of teamwork transform surgical services. We’ll uncover the secrets to building a high-performing perioperative infrastructure that elevates quality, ensures safety and delivers operational excellence.
Landing Page
Public

Home Health PPS

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 28 issued its calendar year (CY) 2026 final rule for the home health (HH) prospective payment system (PPS).
Guides and Reports
Public

Comparison of Care in Hospital Outpatient Departments and Independent Physician Offices 2019-2024

Site neutral payments may have adverse effects on Medicare patient access to care.
Advisory
Member

CMS Issues Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center Final Rule for CY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 21 released its calendar year 2026 outpatient prospective payment system and ambulatory surgical center final rule. The rule increases OPPS rates by a net 2.6% in CY 2026 compared to CY 2025.
Press Releases
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AHA Statement on FY 2026 Final IPPS & LTCH Payment Rule

The AHA appreciates CMS’ recognition of the importance of an appropriate balance of burden and value in quality measurement programs, especially the sunsetting of the COVID-19 vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel measure. 
Advisory
Member

CMS Releases CY 2026 Home Health PPS Final Rule

The home health prospective payment system final rule for calendar year 2026 will reduce payments by 1.3%, or $220 million relative to CY 2025, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.