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Guides/Reports
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Recent Trends in Hospital Drug Spending and Manufacturer Shortages

The American Hospital Association (AHA), the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH), and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) released a new report finding that continued rising drug prices, as well as shortages for many critical medications, are impacting patient care and putting strains on hospital budgets and operations. The report was prepared based on analysis conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, an independent research institution.
Letter/Comment

AHA to CMS: Extend Comment Deadline for Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule

The AHA today urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to extend for 60 days – until March 17 – the comment period for its Medicaid fiscal accountability proposed rule.  
Special Bulletin
Member

House Democrats Release Legislation Aimed at Addressing High Drug Prices

House Democratic leaders today released the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, a bill that would make a series of changes to the Medicare program in an effort to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Advocacy

2019 House/Senate Schedule

Letter/Comment
Public

AHA's Comment on Consumer Inflation Measures Produced by Federal Statistical Agencies, May 7, 2019

AHA's comment on differences among various consumer price indexes produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and how these differences might influence the estimation of the Official Poverty Measure (OPM).
Letter/Comment
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AHA Response to CMS' RFI on Direct Contracting—Geographic Population-Based Payment Model Option

AHA response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ request for information on the Geographic Population-Based Payment model option of the Primary Cares Initiative
Letter/Comment
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AHA Expresses Concerns with the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (S. 386/H.R.1044),

The AHA expressed concerns with the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (S. 386/H.R.1044), legislation that would eliminate the per-country cap for immigrant visas.
Case Studies
Public

The Value Initiative Members in Action: Adventist Health Castle – Kailua, Hawaii

Adventist Health Castle – Kailua, Hawaii Empathy Initiative Improves Outcomes and Workforce Engagement
Letter/Comment
Public

Protect Children’s Health: Fund Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME)

The Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program is a vital investment in strengthening the pediatric workforce and access to care for children.
Letter/Comment
Public

AHA, Health Organizations Express Support for the the Accountable Care in Rural America Act (H.R. 5212)

AHA, health care organizations voice support for the Accountable Care in Rural America Ac