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Cost of Caring

This report outlines the key trends impacting hospital financial stability in 2025.
Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Impact of Tariffs on Health Care Equipment

Medical supply expenses collectively accounted for $146.9 billion in 2023, an increase of $6.6 billion over 2022, according to data from Strata Decision Technology. The tariffs on Chinese made semiconductors solar cells, syringes and needles will increase to 50% from the 25% they are at now.
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U.S. reaches trade agreement with U.K. on drug pricing

The Trump administration announced a trade agreement with the U.K. Dec. 1 on pharmaceuticals that exempts U.K. drug products from Section 232 tariffs. In exchange, the U.K. will increase the net price it pays for new medicines by 25%.  
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AHA expresses concerns on potential tariffs for PPE, other medical goods

The AHA urged the Department of Commerce Oct. 17 to take a balanced approach to ensuring dependable and affordable access to personal protective equipment, medical consumables and medical equipment as it considers future tariff and trade policy.
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Administration modifies scope of reciprocal tariffs

The White House Sept. 5 issued an executive order modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs announced in April to establish a framework of trade deals with international partners on certain goods such as critical minerals and pharmaceutical products.
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America Needs Strong Hospitals to Support Healthy and Thriving Communities

We are continuing our full court press to make the case to lawmakers that enacting significant cuts to Medicaid would jeopardize access to care for the more than 72 million people who rely on the program.
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AHA urges USTR not to increase tariffs on health care products made in China 

The AHA sent a letter June 28 to the U.S. Trade Representative responding to a proposed increase in Section 301 tariffs for goods produced in China, which would include health care products.
Press Releases

New AHA Report: Hospitals and Health Systems Squeezed by Persistent Economic Challenges

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new report showing that hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide always-there, essential care to their patients and communities.
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Report: Hospitals and health systems squeezed by persistent economic challenges 

The AHA April 30 released a report highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide care to their patients and communities.
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Commerce Department to investigate imports of pharmaceuticals, semiconductors

The Department of Commerce yesterday released notices announcing national security investigations on imports of