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CBO report finds nearly 11 million could become uninsured if reconciliation bill is enacted

A Congressional Budget Office report released June 4 found that enactment of the fiscal year 2025 budget reconciliation bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), would lead to 10.9 million people becoming uninsured in 2034 due to significant changes to the Medicaid program and Affordable Care Act coverage.

New AHA video series highlights the value of Medicaid and need to protect access to care

The AHA June 3 launched the first in a new video series, “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care,” highlighting the importance of Medicaid and why proposed cuts to the program would jeopardize access to care for patients and communities across America.

CMS rescinds EMTALA guidance

The Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said June 3 they are rescinding 2022 CMS guidance with the subject “Reinforcement of EMTALA Obligations specific to Patients who are Pregnant or are Experiencing Pregnancy Loss” (QSO-22-22-Hospitals) and (QSO-21-22-Hospitals), and the accompanying letter from the former HHS Secretary, which “do not reflect the policy of this Administration.”

AHA letter in WSJ responds to editorial on Medicaid

The Wall Street Journal June 2 published online a letter to the editor from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack responding to a recent editorial, “The Medicaid Scare Campaign.”

From Infancy to Adolescence: Hospitals Step Up to Support Youth Mental Health

Even before the COVID pandemic, the mental health and wellness of our young people was failing.

GAO says CMS should target behavioral health services in prior authorization audits

The Government Accountability Office May 29 released a report recommending the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services target behavioral health services when auditing Medicare Advantage plans’ use of prior authorization.

Video highlights Corewell Health’s impact bringing behavioral health care to Michigan schools

A new AHA video highlights how Corewell Health is transforming youth behavioral health care access in rural Michigan through school-based clinics and telemedicine.
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As Reconciliation Bill Shifts to the Senate, We Must Speak Up to Protect Medicaid and Access to Care

After approval in the House last week by a one vote margin, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping package that would enact many of President Trump’s legislative priorities on taxes, border security, energy and deficit reduction, including significant changes and cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs — now moves to the Senate.

CMS says it will increase oversight on states misusing Medicaid funds to care for undocumented immigrants

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 27 announced it will increase oversight of states to prevent the misuse of federal Medicaid funding to cover health care for individuals in the U.S. illegally.
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This Memorial Day, Reflection and Remembrance from a Grateful Nation

The connection between hospitals, caregivers and Memorial Day underscores the enduring legacy of service and sacrifice in the health care profession. Like members of the military, health care workers have often put themselves in harm's way to care for others, especially during times of crisis and conflict.