Special Bulletin
The American Hospital Association (AHA) sends members Special Bulletins on the latest health care news, legislation, and advocacy opportunities for hospitals and health systems.
The Senate parliamentarian today said several health care provisions in the Senate budget reconciliation bill, including one on Medicaid provider taxes, violate the Byrd Rule and would be subject to a 60-vote threshold if they were included in the reconciliation bill as written.
Please join AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack, Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy Stacey Hughes, and other AHA leaders for a member-only call June 24 at 5 p.m. ET.
As the next step in the budget reconciliation process, the Senate has taken up the House-passed budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1), and it is considering further cuts and changes to Medicaid and other health care programs. The House version of the bill contains provisions that could lead to…
The House of Representatives May 22 passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), a sweeping package that would enact many of President Trump’s legislative priorities on taxes, border security, energy and deficit reduction.
The House of Representatives May 22 passed by a 215-214 vote H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes significant policy changes to Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplaces that will jeopardize access to care for communities.
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., April 2 released the Senate's amendment to the House budget resolution for fiscal year 2025.
Early this morning, the Senate by a vote of 51 to 48 passed its revised budget resolution for fiscal year 2025 with Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, voting with Democrats in opposition.
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., April 2 released the Senate's amendment to the House budget resolution for fiscal year 2025.
Today, the FBI advised that, after an extensive investigation and intelligence review, they have not identified any specific credible threat targeted against hospitals in any U.S. city.
See the AHA and Health-ISAC bulletin for more details and reminders for actions hospitals can take to mitigate risk.