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Senate Deal Reached to End Government Shutdown
Over the weekend, senators reached a deal to reopen the government. The agreement includes a three-bill, full-year spending package for 1) the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration, 2) the Legislative Branch, and 3) the Defense Department construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding for the rest of the government until Jan. 30, 2026.
Taking Action to Extend Telehealth and Hospital-at-home Programs
Improved technology has made telehealth services available for some time, providing increased access and convenience for patients.
Update on Implications of the Government Shutdown on Day 1
A federal government shutdown began at midnight Sept. 30. The impact on health care is that government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired.
House Energy and Commerce Committee advances two-year telehealth extension, extends hospital-at-home program to 2029
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Sept. 18 advanced legislation on expiring telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities. The AHA supported the passage of the Telehealth Modernization Act, which extended telehealth flexibilities for two years that are set to expire Dec. 31 and included a five-year extension of the hospital-at-home program.
AHA highlights key health care priorities for House, Senate leaders to address by end of year
The AHA detailed its key health care priorities for the remainder of the year in comments to House and Senate majority and minority leaders Sept. 15.
How 4 Providers Successfully Launched Hospital-at-Home Programs
Hospital-at-home and telehealth programs have emerged as powerful tools for delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care beyond hospital walls.
House Releases Continuing Resolution to Fund Government, Extends Key Health Care Provisions
Today, the House Committee on Appropriations released the legislative text for a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Nov. 21, 2025.
AHA voices support for extending Medicare telehealth, hospital at home flexibilities
AHA March 12 shared with the House Ways and Means Committee how telehealth and hospital-at-home (H@H) programs have expanded access to care for patients in their homes and the need for these programs to continue.
AHA Details Legislative Priorities for Congressional Leaders
Hospitals and health systems are experiencing significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for the patients and communities they serve. As Congress begins to focus on its end-of-the-year work, America’s hospitals and health systems respectfully request that you consider the following priorities.
Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Government Shutdown Looms
Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.