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Register for Feb. 18 Virtual Advocacy Briefing
The AHA invites members to participate in a Feb. 18 virtual briefing to learn about important issues affecting hospitals and health systems.
AHA 2026 Advocacy Agenda
Explore the AHA's 2026 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
Advocacy & Public Policy, AHA, Access & Health Coverage, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Access to Behavioral Health, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Quality & Patient Safety, Workforce, Making Healthcare More Affordable, Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems, Innovation, Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC)
House Passes Revised Appropriations Package Ending Partial Government Shutdown
On Jan 30, the Senate passed an amended version of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7148) by a vote of 71-29.
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.
Aetna Delays, Issues Additional Details on ‘Level of Severity Inpatient Payment’ Policy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 31 issued a final rule that updates physician fee schedule (PFS) payments for calendar year (CY) 2026.
Trump Administration Issues Order on Drug Pricing
The White House April 15 released an executive order, “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” directing federal agencies to undertake a broad range of tasks aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs.
Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule for CY 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 28 issued its final rule for the calendar year (CY) 2026 home health (HH) prospective payment system (PPS).
New AHA Report Finds Workplace and Community Violence Costs Hospitals More than $18 Billion Annually
The AHA today released a new, comprehensive report that measures the substantial financial resources hospitals and health systems spend on preventing and responding to violence in their facilities and communities.
Updated Medicare Advantage Question and Complaint Process for Provider Organizations
CMS has released an updated complaint form with instructions for Medicare providers seeking assistance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in resolving Medicare Advantage (MA) claims issues.