Guides/Reports
American Hospital Association guides and reports for members and the health care field.
Over the past 30 years, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has played an essential role in ensuring health care providers have the necessary resources to provide vital programs and services for underserved patients and communities. Ongoing bipartisan support of the program is critical to ensuring…
A Letter from AHA Leaders on Infection Prevention and Control
As a leading health care organization serving hospitals and health systems across the country, the American Hospital Association continually looks for opportunities to gain feedback from our members so we can effectively meet their…
This toolkit, released by the AHA, provides guidance and information to hospitals and health systems on how they can partner with patients, clinicians and communities to address the opioid epidemic. Developed with input from a multidisciplinary team of front-line clinicians and subject matter…
Hospitals appreciate the support and resources that Congress have provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; however, additional support is needed to keep hospitals strong so they can continue to provide care to patients and communities.
Anyone unfamiliar with the financial structure of not-for-profit hospitals and health systems may question why these organizations carry often significant financial reserves on their balance sheets. The answer is straightforward: with limited sources of funding, hospitals and health systems rely on…
Medicare beneficiaries may receive ambulatory care services in different settings, including independent physician offices (IPOs), hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs), emergency departments (EDs), and – for surgical services – ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). Our findings suggest higher…
Member access to Trendwatch Chartbook.
AHA presents a framework to support hospitals and health systems and actions they can take at each level (structural, community, personal) to improve health equity. Numerous studies have demonstrated a link between the social determinants of health and key health outcomes. AHA has worked to…
The prevalence of COVID-19 may be lessening, but its consequences are accelerating. From workforce shortages to increased costs of caring, inadequate reimbursements, and sicker patients, the pressures on hospitals and health systems are greater than ever.
The 2024 AHA Environmental Scan details data and trends that have implications for the health care field for the coming year and beyond. The Scan will help your staff, leadership and board strategize and plan for the future.