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AHA Letter to Congressional Leadership on Potential Medicaid, EPTC Policy Changes
The American Hospital Association (AHA) writes to express support for the Medicaid program as the reconciliation package is developed.
Advocacy Issue: Medicaid
AHA urges Congress to reject reductions to the Medicaid program that would not only strip access to health care from some of the most vulnerable populations but also destabilize hospitals and health systems, leading to a loss of services that would impact patients and communities nationwide.
AHA Supports House Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act
April 15, 2025The Honorable Kevin HernU.S. House of Representatives171 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515
Fact Sheet: Medicaid DSH Program
The Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program provides essential financial assistance to hospitals that care for our nation’s most vulnerable populations, including children and those who are disabled and elderly. These hospitals also provide critical community services, such as trauma and burn care, maternal and child health, high-risk neonatal care and disaster preparedness resources.
Fact Sheet: 340B Drug Pricing Program Contract Pharmacy Arrangements
Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to health care organizations that care for patients in vulnerable communities.
Trump Administration Issues Order on Drug Pricing
The White House April 15 released an executive order, “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First,” directing federal agencies to undertake a broad range of tasks aimed at reducing the costs of prescription drugs.
TAKE ACTION: Urge Lawmakers to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Protect Access to Care
With your senators and representatives home in their states and districts for the next two weeks, please reach out to your lawmakers and urge them to reject funding cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs as part of reconciliation bill.
Advocacy Issue: Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
In support of the health of our patients and communities, as well as the stability of the entire health care system, the AHA urges Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits.
What's at Stake: Medicaid covers the people you know.
Protect Access to Care: The AHA urges Congress to reject reductions to the Medicaid program that would threaten health care access for patients.
Protect Access to Care: Reject cuts to the Medicaid program and premium hikes on working families.
If Congress cuts Medicaid, hospitals would see significant negative impacts that vary by policy.