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AHA members are pursuing practices that can reduce health outcome disparities and thereby improve health outcomes for all populations.

Budget reconciliation is an optional process under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 that allows for expedited consideration of certain fiscal legislation that makes changes to mandatory spending, revenues and/or the debt limit.

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The AHA Board of Trustees created the Task Force on Ensuring Access in Vulnerable Communities. Comprised of 29 hospital and health system leaders and state hospital association CEOs, the task force held meetings, heard from policymakers and conducted field hearings to speak with hospital and…

Attack of the munchies at 3 a.m.? Not a problem at WellSpan Health York Hospital, which has introduced Fresh Take Eatery, an AI‑powered robotic kitchen that provides 24/7 access to hot, healthy meals for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring fresh, on-demand food options at any hour.

The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (S. 4384).

The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (H.R. 8375).

A May 4 guest essay published in The New York Times frames hospitals as the leading “culprit” behind rising health care costs. It reduces a complex health care system and a much-needed conversation on affordability to a caricature.

There are over 5,000 community hospitals in the United States. The care they provide for patients is critical and often extends beyond the four walls of the hospital.

In this conversation, Alejandro Quiroga, M.D., president and CEO of Children's Mercy Kansas City, and Mary Esselman, president and CEO of Operation Breakthrough, explore how one innovative partnership in Kansas City is bringing true whole-person care directly to the children and families who need…