The AHA Feb. 10 released its 2026 Rural Advocacy Agenda, laying out the association's key priorities for Congress, the administration, regulatory agencies and courts. The agenda is focused on flexible payment models; ensuring fair reimbursement and access to capital; commercial insurer accountability; bolstering the workforce; and protecting the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

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The Department of Homeland Security today released a proposed rule to establish a new $103,265 filing fee for H-1B visa petitions that are subject to statutory…
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President Trump announced Aug. 19 that he has nominated Heidi Overton to serve as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Overton currently…
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The 2027 AHA Rural Healthcare Leadership Conference will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in Orlando, Fla. Join fellow rural hospital CEOs, senior executives, clinical…
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Aug. 11 ruled to vacate certain regulations implementing how the No Surprises Act qualifying payment amount is calculated…
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The Senate’s budget resolution to set up a third reconciliation bill was released Aug. 7 by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.…
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The Senate soon is expected to join House colleagues in returning home to their states and districts. These traditional August state and district work periods…