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House committee proposes significant Medicaid changes, cuts in reconciliation bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee late on May 11 released legislative text in advance of the May 13 markup on its portion of the reconciliation bill. Among other provisions, the language outlines significant changes to Medicaid financing.
Use AHA advocacy resources ahead of May 13 House committee markups
The House committees with jurisdiction over Medicaid and other health care programs have announced they will begin marking up their portions of the budget reconciliation bill May 13. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has been instructed to reduce deficits by $880 billion, indicating that significant Medicaid cuts are being considered.
Rep. Miller-Meeks speaks on potential savings to leave Medicaid unharmed
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, participated in a fireside chat during the afternoon plenary session May 5 at the 2025 AHA Annual Membership meeting.
Sens. Slotkin, Gallego discuss Medicaid, need to share personal stories as part of advocacy efforts
Freshman Sens. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., May 6 joined former CNN correspondent Frank Sesno at the 2025 AHA Annual Membership Meeting to discuss their first terms in the U.S. Senate, what they hope to see in American health care, and what hospitals, health systems and hospital associations can do to help protect Medicaid.
Rep. Robin Kelly speaks on Medicaid, maternal health
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., member of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust and the bipartisan Maternal Health Caucus, spoke to AHA Annual Meeting attendees May 5 about the threats posed to the Medicaid program, particularly how major cuts under consideration in Congress would threaten access to vital care, including maternal health services.
Reps. Moran and Schneider speak on Medicaid
Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, and Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., both members of the House Ways and Means Committee, spoke to the AHA Annual Membership Meeting May 5 in a conversation moderated by Frank Sesno.
AHA shares advocacy resources to help protect Medicaid
The AHA has released several resources that can be used to educate members of Congress and community stakeholders about the potential effects of harmful cuts and changes to Medicaid.
America Needs Strong Hospitals to Support Healthy and Thriving Communities
We are continuing our full court press to make the case to lawmakers that enacting significant cuts to Medicaid would jeopardize access to care for the more than 72 million people who rely on the program.
Study finds income improved in states with Medicaid expansion
A study published April 28 by Health Affairs Scholar found low-income adults living in states with Medicaid expansion experienced an average 9.5% relative increase in income within five years following expansion.
Report: Hospitals and health systems squeezed by persistent economic challenges
The AHA April 30 released a report highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide care to their patients and communities.