The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national nonprofit organization that represents and advocates for hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare providers across the United States. Its mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities by supporting hospitals and health systems through advocacy, education, and research.
The organization typically advocates for federal and state policies related to hospital reimbursement and payment systems, Medicare and Medicaid funding, healthcare access and coverage, workforce development, health equity, emergency preparedness, patient safety, regulatory reform, and public health infrastructure.
Primarily funded through membership dues, conferences, educational programs, and related services.
Includes affiliated organizations such as the American Society for Health Care Engineering, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, and the Association for the Health Care Environment, and works closely with state hospital associations.
Non-profit trade association
