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AHA Responds to House RFI on Modernizing MACRA

Legislative reform recommendations for Congress to consider to further support flexible implementation and widespread participation in value-based and alternative payment models while delivering improvements in the cost and quality of care.
Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)/MACRA/QPP, Value-Based Care, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Rural issues, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
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AHA Support for Senate Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

The American Hospital Association expresses support for the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act (S. 2169).
Rural issues, Cybersecurity

Better Health for Mothers and Babies Webinar Series: Core Principles in Action

This 4-part webinar series showcases hospitals and health care organizations putting each principle into action to improve outcomes.
Maternal Health, Performance improvement, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Patient-Centered Care, Workforce, Rural issues

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
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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
Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Over the past 15 days, the Senate has voted nine times on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding and health care waivers until Nov. 21.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy Alliances, Medicaid DSH, Telehealth, Rural issues
Member

UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems During a Government Shutdown

Government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired at midnight Sept. 30 as congressional leaders were unable to reach an agreement to keep the government funded.
Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy & Public Policy, Medicaid DSH, Telehealth, Rural issues
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AHA, Microsoft Extend Rural Health Resiliency Offerings

As part of the AHA’s long-standing commitment to helping hospitals and health systems defend against and deflect cyberattacks, the AHA and Microsoft announced this week several new and updated offerings as part of the Rural Health Resiliency program.
Cybersecurity, Rural issues
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UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Government Shutdown Looms

Advisory revised Sept 28. with fiscal year 2026 agency contingency plans. Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Hospital at Home, Medicaid DSH, Rural issues, Workforce
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Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Government Shutdown Looms

Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Hospital at Home, Medicaid DSH, Rural issues, Workforce