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2021 Cost of Caring
Hospitals and health systems work hard every day to make care more cost-effective and efficient for their patients, at the same time that they are caring for the nation’s most complex and resource-intensive patients. This has been especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic as hospitals and health systems have provided essential services and saved lives, while also facing unprecedented financial and operational challenges.
Patient Cost Estimator Toolkit
While hospitals and health systems have generally relied on financial advisors to help patients with inquiries about what they may pay for care, technological advances are enabling them to help patients find this information in new ways, particularly through online tools.
Case Study: Improving Access and Quality of Maternal and Infant Services in Rural Iowa
Rising costs and a shortage of health care providers make access to services challenging, especially in rural communities.
AHA supports bill covering patient costs for naloxone
The AHA Sept. 4 expressed support for the Hospitals As Naloxone Distribution Sites Act (H.R. 5120), legislation that would require Medicare and Medicaid to cover costs when hospitals provide naloxone to patients at risk of an overdose at no cost to patients.
Fact Sheet: Price Estimator Tools
Price estimator tools are currently patients’ best and most consumer-friendly source of
information. They
New AHA Report: Hospitals and Health Systems Squeezed by Persistent Economic Challenges
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new report showing that hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide always-there, essential care to their patients and communities.
AHA urges Department of Commerce to enact tariff exceptions for critical minerals used in medical devices
The AHA May 16 urged the Department of Commerce to consid
2024 Costs of Caring
While recent data suggest that some hospital and health system finances have experienced modest stabilization from historic lows in 2022, the hospital field is still far from where it needs to be to meet the demand for care, invest in new and promising technologies and interventions, and stand ready for the next health care crisis.
Infographic: Medicare Significantly Underpays Hospitals for Cost of Patient Care
While Medicare has historically reimbursed hospitals below the cost of providing care to patients, new data shows that Medicare payment levels hit record lows in 2022.