Issue Landing Page

Landing pages for the American Hospital Association's top advocacy issues.

This is a list of information on CDC, FDA and CMS guidance about the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
This is a list of resources on coverage and reimbursement in response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
This is a list of resources for protecting health care workers during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Physician-practice acquisitions and/or equity investment by such nontraditional players as health plans, private-equity investors, venture capitalists and large employers is an increasing trend. These new entrants give physicians new options for where and how to work. In the shift to value-based…
AHA continues to report on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and monitor updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization.
As The Value Initiative’s efforts go forward, we will take this work From Paper to Action. This effort empowers hospitals, health systems and community organizations with tools and resources to implement four low-tech, value-based strategies that improve outcomes, enhance patient experience, while…
AHA thanks Senators Cortez Masto and Roberts for introducing legislation that fixes a formula to measure accountable care organization (ACO) performance by more fairly comparing ACOs to their markets. Specifically, S.2648, the Rural ACO Improvement Act, amends title XVIII of the Social…
The AHA offers the latest topic-specific, evidence-based resources, training programs and tools to work with hospitals and health systems as they continue to strive for safer, more reliable and timely patient- and family-centered care for all patients. Get involved by reading through the materials…
Emerging Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can help organizations create more value for their patients and communities by converting time-consuming, labor-intensive and often inefficient tasks and functions into actionable information to produce better outcomes.