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Supporting Access to Care in Rural Communities

More than 57 million rural Americans depend on their hospital not only as an important source of care but also as a critical component of their area's economic and social framework. Rural hospitals also face the same difficulties shared by many hospitals — including financial stress, workforce shortages, and inadequate reimbursement from government payers like Medicare and Medicaid, just to name a few. The AHA is engaged in many advocacy efforts to support rural hospitals and ensure access to care in rural communities.
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A New Year of Working Together to Advance Health in America

Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026.
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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.
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Caring for Older Americans Now and In the Future

In 2060, the number of Americans age 65 and older is projected to increase to 95 million, making up almost a quarter of the U.S. population.
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Connect with Your Lawmakers and Urge Them to Protect Access to Care

House members are back in their districts for the August recess and senators are likely to return to their states soon.
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Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Shape the Future of Health Care

The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve, as well as in our field overall.
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Ensuring Access to Quality Care for Patients in Rural America

For the roughly 60 million Americans living in rural areas, their local hospital is the lifeblood of their community.
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A Full Court Press to Protect Access to Care for Patients and Communities

With March kicking off tomorrow, we’re approaching March Madness when college basketball teams across the country compete in the annual tournament that often is full of twists, turns and surprises.