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Senate reaches deal to potentially end government shutdown this week

The Senate Nov. 9 took a critical first step toward ending the government shutdown as seven Democrats and Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, joined Republicans to advance a government funding agreement.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
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Senate Deal Reached to End Government Shutdown

Over the weekend, senators reached a deal to reopen the government. The agreement includes a three-bill, full-year spending package for 1) the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration, 2) the Legislative Branch, and 3) the Defense Department construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding for the rest of the government until Jan. 30, 2026.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Medicaid DSH, Rural issues, Medicare, Telehealth, Hospital at Home, Cybersecurity, Workforce, Medicare Sequestration Payment Reductions
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UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

This is now the longest government shutdown on record, surpassing the previous record from 2018-2019, which lasted 35 days. Over the past 38 days, the Senate has voted 14 times on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding and health care waivers until Nov. 21.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy

Senate negotiations ongoing as longest government shutdown in history continues

Senate negotiations on a potential funding deal to end the record-long government shutdown are ongoing, and the chamber is likely to continue working through this weekend in hopes of nearing a resolution.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
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AHA Nov. 5 Letter to CMS on Medicaid State-directed Payments (SDPs)

AHA Nov. 5 sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services with recommendations for implementing specific provisions in the OBBBA.
Medicaid, Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy

CMS says all 50 states applied for rural health fund 

All 50 states have applied for the Rural Health Transformation Program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today.
Rural issues, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

Amicus Briefs

The AHA weighs in on a number of issues of importance to hospitals and health systems, as well as the patients they care for, as they come before the court. Below are our most recent friend-of-the-court briefs.
Advocacy & Public Policy, 340B Drug Pricing Program

ASHRAE/ASHE Guideline 43

ASHRAE/ASHE Guideline 43, Operations Guideline for Ventilation of Health Care Facilities is here to help health care organizations during times when operationally ventilation systems need to function outside of the design requirements.
Advocacy & Public Policy, HVAC Systems, Ventilation

AHA supports House bill pausing home health cuts for two years 

The AHA expressed support Nov. 3 for the bipartisan Home Health Stabilization Act (H.R. 5142), legislation that would establish a two-year pause on planned cuts to home health services from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Home Health, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy

Washington Update: What Happens in D.C. Matters to You

Hear from American Hospital Association (AHA) federal relations staff on national level activities related to the political environment, legislation and AHA’s advocacy agenda.
Advocacy & Public Policy