Description: The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national trade association that represents and advocates for hospitals, health systems and related health care organizations. Its mission is to support members in delivering high-quality, equitable and affordable patient care by providing policy analysis, education, data and advocacy before Congress, federal agencies and state policymakers. Type: Nonprofit trade association (national hospital association, 501(c)(6)) Policies: Hospital and health system financing and reimbursement (Medicare/Medicaid), regulatory relief and compliance, public health preparedness and emergency response, health workforce policy, quality and patient safety standards, value-based payment and delivery reform, health information technology and interoperability, rural and community hospital support, behavioral health integration and telehealth policy. Funding: Primarily membership dues and fees from hospitals and health systems, supplemented by revenue from education and conferences, publications, data services, corporate sponsorships and grants. Affiliates: State hospital associations and member hospitals and health systems; the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) and other AHA-operated research, education and policy units; leadership and board members drawn from major hospital systems.
