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AHA Letter of Support for the Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 7623)
The AHA voices support of the Telehealth Modernization Act (H.R. 7623).
AHA Statement for Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Rural Health Care
AHA statement on policies to ensure rural patients continue to receive access to high-quality care.
AHA Statement to House Ways and Means on Proposed Rural Access to Care Legislation
AHA comments on legislative proposals that are to be considered before the Committee on Ways and Means on May 8.
AHA Letter of Support for the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
The AHA voices support of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 (S. 3565).
Rural Health Services
Some 61 million rural Americans depend on their hospital as an important source of care as well as a critical component of their area's economic and social fabric. Location, size, workforce, payment and access to capital challenge small or rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Collaborating with state and regional hospital associations and with advice from its member council, the Section tracks the issues, develops policies and identifies solutions to our most pressing problems.
AHA House Statement on Enhancing Access to Care at Home in Rural and Underserved Communities
AHA statement before the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding “Enhancing Access to Care at Home in Rural and Underserved Communities."
Rural Advocacy Agenda 2024
The AHA supports policies and legislation that enable rural hospitals to care for their communities. The Rural Advocacy Agenda outlines some key areas of focus for our 2024 advocacy agenda.
Fact Sheet: Rural Hospital Support Act (S.4009) & the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act (H.R.8747)
Medicare pays most acute-care hospitals under the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS). Some of these hospitals receive additional support from Medicare to help address potential financial challenges associated with being rural, geographically isolated and low volume.
Small or Rural Update
This issue of the Small or Rural Update discusses Congress’ activity around replacing and repealing the Affordable Care Act as well as reviews the federal budget, AHA representation and advocacy, rulemaking and regulatory policy.