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Fact Sheet: Medicare and Medicaid Constitute Majority of Hospital Payments

It is broadly acknowledged that Medicare reimburses hospitals less than the cost of providing care and their reimbursement rates are non-negotiable.
Medicare, Medicaid, Reimbursement
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Hospitals Face Increased Costs of Caring for Patients

This week, the AHA released an updated Costs of Caring report, which provides a data-driven assessment of the structural drivers of hospital care cost growth.
Cost Management, Workforce, Commercial Insurer Accountability, Reimbursement
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AHA 2026 Advocacy Agenda

Explore the AHA's 2026 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
Advocacy & Public Policy, AHA, Access & Health Coverage, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Access to Behavioral Health, Reducing Healthcare Disparities, Quality & Patient Safety, Workforce, Making Healthcare More Affordable, Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems, Innovation, Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC), Medicare, Reimbursement
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House Passes Revised Appropriations Package Ending Partial Government Shutdown

On Jan 30, the Senate passed an amended version of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7148) by a vote of 71-29.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Advocacy & Public Policy, Medicare, Reimbursement, Access to Behavioral Health
Member

HHS Proposes Actions Regarding ‘Sex-rejecting Procedures’ on Children

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Dec. 18 proposed a series of regulatory actions intended to end the practice of “sex-rejecting procedures” (SRPs) on children.
Medicaid, CHIP, Advocacy & Public Policy, Medicare, Reimbursement, Access to Behavioral Health
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CMS Issues Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center Final Rule for CY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 21 released its calendar year (CY) 2026 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule.
Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Post-Acute Care, Advocacy & Public Policy, Medicare, Access to Behavioral Health, Reimbursement

CMS announces state distribution of $50 billion in rural health funds

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 29 announced $50 billion in funds awarded to all 50 states through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Rural issues, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Advocacy & Public Policy, Access to Behavioral Health, Medicare, Capacity Planning, Reimbursement

Optimize Your Hospital’s Revenue Cycle for Efficient, Patient-Centered Operations

Optimizing hospital’s revenue cycle for efficient, patient-centered operations and enhancing critical KPIs using AI and robotic process automation.
Patient-Centered Care, Financial Management, Leveraging Technology, Operational Excellence, Reimbursement, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Intelligent Revenue Cycle Management

This Trailblazer explores how hospitals are improving revenue cycle performance by aligning technology, people and processes.
AHA Center for Health Innovation, Current & Emerging Payment Models, Reimbursement, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Meaningful Use, Financial Management
Member

Building and Implementing an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan for Health Care

Health care artificial intelligence action plan defines people, process and technology essentials, ROI, and AI use cases to transform care delivery.
Leadership, Patient-Centered Care, Quality & Patient Safety, Operational Excellence, Financial Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Leveraging Technology, Impact of Technology on the Workforce, ROI, Reimbursement, AHA Center for Health Innovation, Technology Strategy, Access to Behavioral Health, Innovation/New Models of Care