Special Bulletin

The American Hospital Association (AHA)  sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.

Today, the FBI advised that, after an extensive investigation and intelligence review, they have not identified any specific credible threat targeted against hospitals in any U.S. city.
See the AHA and Health-ISAC bulletin for more details and reminders for actions hospitals can take to mitigate risk.
Today, the Senate voted 54-46 to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Sept. 30 and avoid a government shutdown.
The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare, of which the AHA is a founding member, has launched a multimedia advertising campaign, highlighting the value of Medicaid coverage for everyday Americans.
Report shows some Medicare Advantage plans’ practices threaten access to care for rural communities.
Congress continues to consider policies and proposals that would impact hospital patient care funding. In the coming weeks, Congress must act to fund the government with the current continuing resolution set to expire on March 14 and ensure long-term stability for critical health care programs.
The AHA today released its 2025 Advocacy Agenda, which contains the association’s key priorities for Congress, the Administration, regulatory agencies and courts.
As the 119th Congress and new Administration begin their work for 2025, the AHA invites members to participate in a Feb. 5 virtual briefing to learn about important issues affecting hospitals and health systems.
Thank you for sharing what matters most to you throughout 2024. We gathered feedback from more than 1,000 hospital and health system leaders, including members of AHA’s Regional Policy Boards and Committees, State, Regional and Metropolitan Hospital Associations, and other key membership groups.
The House by a vote of 366-34 Dec. 20 passed the American Relief Act (H.R. 10545), a bill to fund the government through March 14, 2025,