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The AHA strongly believes that a skilled, caring workforce is integral to delivery of high quality, safe care. At the same time, safe staffing is about much more than a number. We are concerned that in proposing a one-size-fits-all numerical staffing threshold, CMS would remove the role of clinical judgment in staffing facilities, and inadvertently create patient access challenges across the health care system.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Sept. 1 issued a proposed rule regarding staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid. CMS estimates that about 75% of nursing homes would have to increase staffing in their facilities under the proposed standards, which exceed those existing in nearly all states.

AHA joined 64 other organizations in urging Congress to quickly pass the Restoring America’s Health Care Workforce and Readiness Act, bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize the mandatory portion of the National Health Service Corps through fiscal year 2026 and double funding for its scholarships and loan repayment for health care workers who serve in federally designated shortage areas.

As part of our continued efforts to tell the positive hospital story, the AHA has signed on to be a sponsor of this year’s “A Capitol Fourth” concert.

Testimony of the American Hospital Association

This National Hospital Week (NHW), the AHA will use the theme “We Are HealthCare, caring for patients; strengthening communi

Several House subcommittees April 26 will hold hearings on a variety of issues that affect hospitals and health systems, including transparency, site-neutral payment policies, tax-exempt status, workforce shortages and the Provider Relief Fund.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new report that details the extraordinary financial pressures continuing to affect hospitals and health systems, as well as access to patient care.

The AHA appreciates the opportunity to provide the subcommittee with information for its hearing on Examining Existing Federal Programs to Build a Stronger Health Workforce and Improve Primary Care.

The AHA voices support legislation, the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2023 (H.R. 2389).

April 3, 2023

The AHA writes to express support for the Rural America Health Corps Act (S.940).

AHA provides information for hearing on “Why Health Care is Unaffordable: The Fallout of Democrats’ Inflation on Patients and Small Businesses.”

AHA responds to the RFI on the drivers of health care workforce shortages and solutions.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut yesterday largely dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Yale New Haven Hospital violated its fiduciary duties by selecting a retirement plan with excessive fees or poorly performing investments. The court allowed certain ancillary claims related to the plan’s recordkeeping fees to go forward.

The AHA opposes the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule in its current form.

AHA's statement before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions regarding health care workforce shortages.

Package funds government through Sept. 30 and includes important provisions preventing Medicare cuts, extending telehealth and other flexibilities and improving behavioral health, among others

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

For the third consecutive year, Musicians On Call is reaching out in appreciation of hospitals and health systems and their extraordinary teams with a holiday special featuring acclaimed and award-winning artists.