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AHA urges Senate, House leaders to protect health care coverage

The AHA April 29 urged majority and minority leaders in both the Senate and House to not make disruptive policy changes to Medicaid and other coverage options.
Letter/Comment
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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.
Issue Landing Page

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.
Fact Sheets
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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 Sheets
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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. 
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A dozen House Republicans send letter opposing Medicaid cuts

Twelve House Republicans April 14 sent a letter to House leadership voicing their opposition to potential Medicaid cuts.
News

New AHA resources demonstrate impacts of potential Medicaid cuts, expiration of enhanced premium tax credits

The AHA yesterday released two new resources highlighting the significance of Medicaid and the potential impacts if Congress makes cuts to the program.
Action Alert
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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.
Fact Sheets
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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.
Fact Sheets
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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.