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Rural Health Services

Over 57 million rural Americans depend on their hospital as an important source of care as well as a critical component of their area's economic and social fabric. Location, size, workforce, payment and access to capital challenge small or rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Collaborating with state and regional hospital associations and with advice from its member council, the Section tracks the issues, develops policies and identifies solutions to our most pressing problems.
Rural issues, Administration, Health Care Industry Fundamentals
Member

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
Public

Fact Sheet: 340B Drug Pricing Program: Fact vs Fiction

For nearly 30 years, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has provided financial help to safety-net hospitals to manage rising prescription drug costs. Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to qualifying health care organizations that care for many uninsured and low-income patients.
340B Drug Pricing Program
Member

CMS Issues CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 31 issued a final rule that updates physician fee schedule (PFS) payments for calendar year (CY) 2026.
Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)/MACRA/QPP, Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS), Telehealth, Medicare, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Behavioral Health Care Delivery, Medicare, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Interoperability, Medicare Physician Payment
Public

Letter from AHA, Other Organizations in Support of RESULTS Act (S. 2761/H.R. 5269)

AHA and other health organizations urge Congress to protect patient access to clinical laboratory services by enacting needed reforms to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS).
Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS)
Member

AHA 340B Advocacy Alliance Bulletin - October 30, 2025

The Health Resources and Services Administration posted on its website that it had approved eight drug company plans for participation in the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program with a start date of Jan. 1, 2026.
340B Drug Pricing Program
Member

340B Advocacy Alliance Bulletin - October 23, 2025

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions today held a hearing discussing the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its growth and impacts on patients.
340B Drug Pricing Program
Public

AHA Statement Before the Senate HELP Committee on “The 340B Program: Examining Its Growth and Impact on Patients”

AHA writes to express our strong support for this vital program that allows eligible hospitals to maintain, improve and expand access to essential services and medications for the patients and communities they serve.
340B Drug Pricing Program
Public

AHA Statement to Senate Committee on Aging Hearing on Health Care Services

AHA shares the hospital field’s comments on how to reduce health care costs for seniors.
Older Adults, Price Transparency, Site-Neutral Payment Proposals
Member

AHA 340B Advocacy Alliance Bulletin - October 17, 2025

Senate HELP Committee to hold hearing on 340B program
340B Drug Pricing Program