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AHA urges MedPAC to recommend higher payment updates ahead of January meeting
The AHA Jan. 9 urged the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to consider, during its next meeting Jan. 15-16, higher payment updates for the inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems than those discussed in December and to examine Medicare Advantage’s role in access to care and provider financial stability.
Study examines declines in availability of hospital-based obstetric services by county
A study published Jan. 7 by the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examined the availability of hospital-based obstetric services in the U.S. by county from 2010-2023. It found 293 counties (8.6%) nationwide lost all hospital-based obstetric services during that period.
Blog takes deeper look into hospital and health system contributions to their communities
An AHA blog published Jan. 8 highlights an EY analysis prepared for the AHA on the ways nonprofit hospitals and health systems contribute to their communities and deliver community benefits, as reported in the IRS Schedule H, that far outweigh the value of their tax exemption.
SHSMD Advisory Board Member Nominations
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SHSMD is looking for members who can help lead the Society into the future, seeking nominations for a diverse array of talented leaders who share SHSMD's mission to empower members to overcome obstacles, foresee the future and drive change.
A New Year of Working Together to Advance Health in America
Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026.
House E&C health subcommittee discusses AHA-supported Medicare bill during hearing
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing (https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairmen-guthrie-and-griffith-announce-legislative-hearing-on-improving-medicare-payment-policies-for-seniors) Jan. 8 to discuss legislation on Medicare payment policies for seniors, including the AHA-supported Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act (H.R. 5269) (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5269).
AHA Guide 2026 Edition now available
The AHA Guide 2026 Edition is now available, providing comprehensive hospital directory information on more than 6,200 hospitals and 400 health care systems.
Hospital Benefits to Communities Far Outweigh Tax Exemptions: A Closer Look at the Numbers
A new analysis from EY prepared for the AHA highlights the ways in which nonprofit hospitals and health systems contribute to their communities.