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TAKE ACTION: Urge Lawmakers to Reject Medicaid Cuts, Protect Access to Care

With your senators and representatives home in their states and districts for the next two weeks, please reach out to your lawmakers and urge them to reject funding cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs as part of reconciliation bill.
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CMS Releases FY 2026 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 11 issued the proposed rule for the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) prospective payment system (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2026
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CMS Releases Hospital Inpatient PPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 11 issued its hospital inpatient prospective payment system (PPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) PPS proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2026.
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CMS Releases FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) April 11 issued its fiscal year (FY) 2026 proposed rule for the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS).
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CMS Issues Rate Announcement and Final Rule for CY 2026 Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) earlier this month released its rate announcement and final rule on Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for contract year (CY) 2026.
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The Growing Impact of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals Across America

Rural hospitals play a vital role in the health and economic stability of their communities, serving as lifelines for care and major local employers.
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Rural Health Services Resources

AHA ensures the unique needs of our members are a national priority. 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.

Maternal Health: Rural Maternity Care

Rural populations have limited access and availability of quality maternity care. With many labor and delivery units closing, hospitals and health systems are exploring various ways to provide maternity care. AHA highlights stories from rural hospitals below.
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Maternal Health: Resources from the Field

These resources from expert professional groups can help hospitals optimize maternal safety and outcomes.
AHA/HRET Guides
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Improving the Patient Experience Through the Health Care Physical Environment

The guide includes case studies; a hospital leader checklist; a template for using the people, process and place model; a detailed table outlining eight domains of care measured by the HCAHPS survey with observed relationships to the physical environment; and additional resources list.