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Report: Hospitals face increased challenges and financial pressures as they care for patients

The AHA March 11 released the latest edition of its annual Costs of Caring report, highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to face increases in the costs of people, supplies, medicines and infrastructure needed to provide care and services to their communities
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Trump administration announces new tariff plan

The Trump administration April 2 announced the implementation of a new tariff plan that will impose a 10% universal tariff on imported goods from all countries beginning April 5.
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Graham releases Senate amendment to House budget resolution

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., April 2 released the Senate's amendment to the House budget resolution for fiscal year 2025.
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House Budget Committee hosts hearing on health care affordability

The House Budget Committee hosted a hearing Jan. 21 on health care affordability titled, “Reverse the Curse: Skyrocketing Health Care Costs and America’s Fiscal Future.”
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Estimates show U.S. health spending grew 7.2% in 2024

U.S. health care spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024 — growing 7.2% from 2023 — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported Jan. 14 in Health Affairs.
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Blog details considerations for hospital finance leaders to prepare for near-term health care disruptions

A blog by Ariel Levin, AHA director of coverage policy and state issues, highlights considerations for hospital finance and revenue cycle leaders in the face of new disruptions to health care, including insurance coverage changes, the rise of artificial intelligence-enabled tools and other issues that will have significant implications for hospital finances.
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AHA podcast: How CommonSpirit Health’s Donor Support Drives Community Health 

In the final episode of a four-part series with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, CommonSpirit Health’s Daniel Morissette, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Nancy Bussani, executive vice president and chief philanthropy officer, explore the powerful connection between financial health and philanthropy.
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AHA podcast: The Power of Giving with Sanford Health

Bill Gassen, Sanford Health president and CEO and AHA chair-elect designate, and Deb Koski, Sanford Health chief philanthropy officer, discuss how a strong culture of giving is extending world-class care across rural communities in the Midwest and beyond.
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CFPB says federal law preempts state efforts on credit reporting, including any on reporting medical debt

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a notice Oct. 28 clarifying that the Fair Credit Reporting Act preempts state laws on credit reporting, including those regarding medical debt.
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AHA podcast: How Philanthropy Powers Care at Inova

Inova Health System’s Toni Ardabell, chief of clinical enterprise operations, and Sage Bolte, Ph.D., chief philanthropy officer and president of the Inova Health Foundation, share how aligning philanthropy with mission and clinical priorities allows Inova to accelerate innovation, expand high-acuity services and invest in programs that change lives.