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AHA Statement on Proposed 340B Remedy

After more than five years of litigation and a unanimous Supreme Court victory, the AHA is extremely pleased that 340B hospitals will finally be paid back what they deserve so they can continue pro

AHA Statement on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Bill Markup

The AHA was pleased to see the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee take action today on issues of importance to hospitals, health systems, and their patients and communities. We look forward to continuing to work with lawmakers on transparency and other important issues.

AHA, 340B Health, Arkansas Hospital Association Urge Federal Appeals Court 340B Community Pharmacies to Uphold State Law Protecting

The American Hospital Association (AHA), 340B Health, and the Arkansas Hospital Association told the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit that Arkansas’s 340B Drug Pricing Nondiscrimination Act does not conflict with federal law but rather supports Congress’s goal in enacting the 340B program.

AHA Statement on FY 2024 Proposed IPPS & LTCH Payment Rule

The AHA is deeply concerned with CMS’ woefully inadequate proposed inpatient hospital payment update of 2.8% given the near decades-high inflation and increased costs for labor, equipment, drugs and supplies.

AHA Statement on CMS Medicare Advantage Final Rule

The AHA commends CMS for finalizing critical policies that will help ensure beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage have access to the medically necessary health care services to which they are entitled.

New Study Reveals Hospital Outpatient Departments Treat Sicker & Lower-Income Patients Than Other Sites of Ambulatory Care

A new study released today by the American Hospital Association (AHA) shows that Medicare patients who receive care in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) are more likely to come from medically underserved populations and be sicker and more complex to treat than Medicare patients treated in independent physician offices (IPO) and ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). 

AHA Statement on Washington Post Editorial Calling for Hospital Cuts

We must not attempt to solve our nation’s budget problems on the backs of health care providers and patients. After years of a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic where hospitals and health systems treated more than 6 million COVID-19 patients while simultaneously dealing with near historic inflation, rising expenses for drugs, supplies, and labor, and incredible workforce pressures, now is not the time to cut Medicare funding for physician training and support to those caring for our sickest patients.

Joint Statement From National Hospital Associations on PhRMA-Led Proposal to Restrict 340B Eligibility

Hospital and pharmacist advocates for safety-net health care and affordable prescription drugs are united in their firm opposition to a misguided effort by the drug industry and some community health centers that would restrict access to the 340B drug pricing program.

AHA Statement on Alliance to Save America's 340B Program

The AHA will continue to fight to protect the 340B program and the patients it benefits against unfounded attacks by big drug companies.

AHA Statement on Omnibus Legislation

This legislation will deliver critical support and resources so we can better care for our patients and create healthier communities.