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AHA 2026 Advocacy Agenda

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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)
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Member

CMS Proposes Updates to Conditions of Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Jan. 28 issued a proposed rule that would update the Medicare Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs).
Organ and Tissue Donation, Procurement, Medicare
Advisory
Member

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

Advisory
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 21 released its calendar year (CY) 2026 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule.
Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Post-Acute Care, Advocacy & Public Policy, Medicare, Access to Behavioral Health, Reimbursement
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Member

Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Partial Government Shutdown Looms

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Specific government agency funding, including programs within the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to expire at midnight Jan. 30.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Conditions of Participation, Medicare, Disaster Preparedness, Access to Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder
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Member

Update: Congress Passes Health Care Funding, Extends Key Health Care Provisions

Advisory
Congress has passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R.7148), which consists of a short-term continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill and a package of five full-year appropriations bills, containing conferenced legislation for the Departments of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education,
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Sequestration Payment Reductions, Cybersecurity, Rural issues, Workforce, Child and Adolescent Health, Maternal Health, Medical Education and Research, Access to Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, Disaster Preparedness, 340B Drug Pricing Program
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Member

Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule for CY 2026

Advisory
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).
Home Health PPS, Home Health, Long-term Care, Post-Acute Care
Advisory
Member

CMS Issues IOTA Model Proposed Rule

Advisory
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dec. 9 issued a proposed rule that would make changes to the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model beginning July 1, 2026.
Organ Transplantation
Advisory
Member

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

Advisory
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.
Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC)
Advisory
Member

FDA Rescinds the Laboratory Developed Test Final Regulation

Advisory
The AHA appreciates that the FDA and the federal district court have acknowledged the unique value and safety of laboratory tests developed by hospitals and health systems for direct use in patient care.
Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs), Regulatory Relief, Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy
Advisory
Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Advisory
Over the past 15 days, the Senate has voted eight times on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding and health care waivers until Nov. 21. These votes have failed. While additional legislative activity is expected in the Senate throughout the week, there is no clear path forward at this time to re-open the government.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy