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CMS accepting comments on data collection requirements for Medicare Advantage plans, Part D sponsors

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking comments by May 11 on its proposed revisions to data reporting requirements for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, according to a Paperwork Reduction Act listing.
Medicare Advantage, Data

Rural Health Services

Over 57 million rural Americans depend on their hospital as an important source of care as well as a critical component of their area's economic and social fabric. Location, size, workforce, payment and access to capital challenge small or rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Collaborating with state and regional hospital associations and with advice from its member council, the Section tracks the issues, develops policies and identifies solutions to our most pressing problems.
Rural issues, Administration, Health Care Industry Fundamentals
Public

AHA House E&C Testimony on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape.
Cost Management, Commercial Insurer Accountability, Making Healthcare More Affordable, Promoting Healthy Communities, Care Delivery Transformation, Innovation, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, 340B Drug Pricing Program
Member

CMS Hospital Price Transparency GitHub Updates

AHA policy staff hosted a webinar to review updates to the CMS Hospital Price Transparency GitHub following the recent changes to the requirements in the OPPS final rule.
Price Transparency, Outpatient Prospective Payment Systems (OPPS)
Public

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

MedPAC releases March 2026 report to Congress

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission March 12 released its March 2026 report to Cong
Medicare
Member

AHA Site-neutral Advocacy Alliance - March 13, 2026

An AHA Action Alert issued yesterday details a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing March 18 that is expected to include testimony from leaders of hospitals and provider organizations on rising health care costs and access challenges for patients, including AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
Site-Neutral Payment Proposals
Public

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
Public

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
Member

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