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AHA Statement on FY 2023 IPPS Final Rule

We are pleased that CMS will provide hospitals and health systems with increased inpatient payments next year, rather than a cut as proposed, allowing them to better provide care for their patients and communities
Special Bulletin
Member

CMS Releases FY 2023 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Final Rule

In addition to the annual payment update required by law, the rule finalized a substantial behavioral offset that CMS states is intended to ensure the budget neutral implementation of the new PDPM case-mix system.
News

UnitedHealth-Change Healthcare merger trial begins 

A trial in a federal lawsuit  to stop UnitedHealth Group from acquiring Change Healthcare kicked off today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
News

FDA: Recalled hemodialysis catheters could cause serious injury

Covidien LLC (Medtronic) recently recalled more than 1 million Palindrome and Mahurkar Hemodialysis Catheters due to a defect that could cause serious injury or death.
News

AHA advertorial: Community benefits distinguish hospitals and health systems in health care sector 

Hospitals provide over $110 billion a year in community benefits, almost nine times the value of their federal tax exemption, according to an AHA advertorial today in the Wall Street Journal highlighting the data and programs that “distinguish hospitals from any other sector in health care.” 
News

Congress urged to reauthorize program to retain needed physicians

The AHA today joined 62 other national organizations in urging leaders of the House and Senate Judiciary committees to pass the bipartisan Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act before the end of this legislative session.
Letter/Comment
Public

Senate Leadership Urged to Reauthorize Program to Retain Needed Physicians

The AHA joined 62 other national organizations in urging leaders of the Senate Judiciary committee to pass the bipartisan Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act before the end of this legislative session.
News

Reflecting on the Resiliency of Hospitals and Communities During COVID-19

Remaining resilient as new variants of COVID-19 spread. Launching mobile health services to help ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Letter/Comment
Public

House Leadership Urged to Reauthorize Program to Retain Needed Physicians

The AHA joined 62 other national organizations in urging leaders of the House Judiciary committee to pass the bipartisan Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act before the end of this legislative session.
News

Five Ways Commercial Insurer Policies Drive Up Costs and Hurt Patients

The AHA is committed to further identifying ways to improve health care system efficiency while providing the highest quality of care.