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Fact Sheet: Sen. Sanders Bill Would Reduce Funding for Patient Care, Add Burden on Health Care Providers

The AHA strongly opposes policies to decrease hospital reimbursements by eliminating “facility fees,” which are the direct and indirect costs that allow a hospital to continue to provide services to patients and serve the needs of their community.

Transforming Care for Older Adults

Resources to help hospitals and health systems address the unique care needs of older adults, including chronic diseases like heart disease or diabetes, and loneliness and isolation.

Rural Behavioral Health

The AHA supports its members as they strive to provide high quality, accessible behavioral health services in America’s rural communities.
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CMS Issues Hospital Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgical Center Final Rule for CY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 21 released its calendar year (CY) 2026 outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) and ambulatory surgical center (ASC) final rule.
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Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Jan. 15 released a proposed rule on special registration for prescribing of controlled substances and a final rule on telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine.
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DEA and HHS Extend Waivers for Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telemedicine

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Dec. 30 released a temporary rule extending for the fourth time waiver flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.
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AHA Comments on CMS’ Proposed Rule on the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model

The American Hospital Association (AHA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule on the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model.

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) — or excessive bleeding following childbirth — is the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It causes a dangerous drop in blood pressure that can result in organ failure or, in extreme cases, death.

Older Adult Behavioral Health

With approximately 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, older adults’ behavioral health is an area of significant concern — particularly when you consider that chronic conditions common in older adults such as diabetes, stroke, hearing loss or heart disease can put them at greater risk of depression and anxiety.
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Tactical Brief: Technology-enabled Care | Care Delivery Transformation

Technology touches virtually every part of the health care system, and new technologies are revolutionizing how hospitals provide care. This brief takes a closer look into technology-enabled care. It explores key trends, innovations and learnings, and provides considerations for how hospitals can adopt technology that helps them advance their care delivery strategies.