AHA expresses support the introduction of the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (S. 709).
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AHA letter to the House leadership expressing support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1585).
AHA Amicus Brief in 5th Circuit Court Challenges FTC Non-compete Rule.
Explore the AHA's 2024 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
- Advocacy & Public Policy
- AHA
- Access & Health Coverage
- Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities
- Access to Behavioral Health
- Disparities/Equity of Care
- Reducing Healthcare Disparities
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Workforce
- Making Healthcare More Affordable
- Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems
- Innovation
- Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC)
The AHA today released its 2025 Health Care Workforce Scan — an annual snapshot of America’s hospital and health system employment, based on reports, studies and other data sources from leading organizations and researchers.
AHA/THA Nurse Staffing Rule Amicus Brief in AHCA v. Becerra litigation.
A comprehensive and coordinated care approach among health care professionals can improve health outcomes. Resources below highlights ways hospitals and health systems are implementing various perspectives and skillsets to meet the needs of mothers and families.
For all of the reasons the AHA explained in its comment letter, the FTC’s final rule banning non-compete agreements for all employees across all sectors of the economy is bad law, bad policy, and a clear sign of an agency run amok. The agency’s stubborn insistence on issuing this sweeping rule — despite mountains of contrary legal precedent and evidence about its adverse impacts on the health care markets — is further proof that the agency has little regard for its place in our constitutional order.Â
Explore videos, podcasts, and digital resources highlighting the stories of hospitals going above and beyond to care for their patients and communities throughout America.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on ways to ensure patients can receive timely emergency medical care, particularly in rural and underserved areas. We share the committee’s interest in ensuring that Americans have high-quality, affordable health care in the face of life-threatening crises.
AHA shares the hospital field’s comments on proposed regulations for minimum staffing standards for LTC facilities and their potential impact on access to care.
AHA along with 52 organizations express strong support for S. 3211, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act.
AHA along with 52 organizations express strong support for H.R. 6205, the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act.
AHA responds to the DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification
Employment and Training Administration's request for information related to Schedule A occupations that satisfy the permanent labor certification requirement.
Interest of Amicus Curiae
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national not-for-profit association that represents
The AHA Nov. 15 released its 2024 Health Care Workforce Scan — an annual snapshot of America’s hospital and health system employment, based on reports, studies and other data sources from leading organizations and researchers. The scan also offers valuable insights and practical recommendations to guide member organizations forward.
The AHA Nov. 15 released its 2024 Health Care Workforce Scan — an annual snapshot of America’s hospital and health system employment, based on reports, studies and other data sources from leading organizations and researchers. The scan also offers valuable insights and practical recommendations to guide member organizations forward.
The complex workforce challenges hospitals and health care systems face are an amalgam of new concerns and old issues. Successfully navigating them requires an ongoing commitment to develop innovative, multifaceted solutions. Under the direction of the AHA Board Task Force on Workforce, the Association continues to provide the field with tools, data, successful practices and strategies to strengthen the health care workforce now, in the near future and over the long term.
AHA letter to Senators Durbin and Cramer expressing support for the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (S. 3211).
AHA letter to Representatives Schneider and Bacon expressing support of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 6205).
AHA comments on provisions included in the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act.
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