Guides and Reports
American Hospital Association guides and reports for members and the health care field.
This Costs of Caring report provides a data-driven assessment of the financial realities faced by hospitals and health systems, and underscores why sustainable affordability solutions must address the structural drivers of cost growth rather than focusing narrowly on hospital prices alone.
An estimated one in four Americans lives with a disability, and too often, people with disabilities face barriers to care, experience poorer health outcomes and report lower satisfaction with the care they receive. The AHA is committed to supporting hospitals and health systems as they work to…
Disparities in health outcomes represent a significant and growing financial risk for hospitals and health systems, patients, employers and the broader economy. The American Hospital Association (AHA) is committed to advancing data-driven solutions that reduce the economic burden of health…
Hospitals and health systems are committed to doing their part to address today’s affordability challenges. Realizing genuine affordability gains at a systemic level will necessitate collaborative efforts among all stakeholders.
This report outlines the key trends impacting hospital financial stability in 2025.
This document presents 14 distinct chapters on implementing behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) strategies within hospital settings.
The 2026 AHA Environmental Scan details data and trends that have implications for the health care field for the coming year and beyond. The Scan will help your staff, leadership and board strategize and plan for the future.
New data show that hospitals’ and health systems’ relentless focus on safety and quality improvement is paying off for patients and communities.
Workforce Scan Presentations and archives that will help you better understand the latest forces and trends affecting health care human resources.
The AHA Health Care Workforce Scan offers trends, expert insights and practical new approaches to guide your workforce strategies and initiatives.