Guides/Reports

American Hospital Association guides and reports for members and the health care field.

Violence in our communities is a serious public health issue, and as such, it is of great concern to hospitals that care for victims of violence and also prepare for possible mass events. While a review of prior research shows that numerous efforts from a range of perspectives have been made to…
 The American Hospital Association engaged the Navigant Center for Healthcare Research and Policy Analysis to collect data on the performance of provider-sponsored health plans (PSHPs) versus their non-provider sponsored health plan (NPSHP) competitors. A key aim of the study was to create
Research and data regarding the use and impact of telehealth in hospitals and health systems.
State ACA Resources March 2009-May 2012 TOPICAL INDEX
This list shows which MIPS measures may draw upon data already collected for the PAC quality reporting programs, and could thus be more easily reported as part of the MIPS.
AHA has compiled this list of qualified clinical data registries (QCDRs) that support reporting of the MIPS measures and/or specialties most relevant for post-acute providers.
A list of benefits and risks of participating in an alternative payment model (APM), and the questions you should ask your leadership as part of your decision-making process.
Profiles of Interviewed Health Systems - Compendium: Hospitals and Health Systems Prepare for a Value-driven Future
Data analyses of key affordability measures and information on the latest trends, based on current data, to help inform the hospital field. The first, a TrendWatch and compendium provide information to help hospitals and health systems evaluate which value-based payment models…
Find out why health insurance is important and what the importance of medical insurance coverage in the United States is to Americans. U.S. health insurance facilitates access to care and is associated with lower death rates, better health outcomes, and improved productivity. Why is it important to…