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Upcoming PAMA Data Reporting Period for Hospital Outreach Laboratories
In 2014, Congress passed the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Contact Rep. Before March 18 E&C Subcommittee on Affordability
This is the next in a series of hearings examining health care costs and exploring options to make care more affordable.
AHA 340B Advocacy Alliance Bulletin - March 12, 2026
Urge your Representative to sign Hill Letter on 340B Rebate Model.
Advocacy Issue: Site-Neutral Payment Proposals
Hospitals and their associated facilities provide access to critical services that are not otherwise always available in the community and they treat patients with very severe conditions. Payment proposals that attempt to treat hospital outpatient departments the same as independent physician offices and other ambulatory sites of care ignore the very different level of care provided by hospitals and the needs of the patients and communities cared for in that setting.