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America's Essential Hospitals Representing hospitals essential to all people and communities. America’s Essential Hospitals has a rich history and long record of accomplishments.

America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to equitable, high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health, health care access, and equity. We support our more than 300 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health and health equity, and other services. Essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value. Since its inception, America’s Essential Hospitals has been recognized for its advocacy and expertise on issues related to care for historically marginalized people and communities. The association also strives to transform care for these populations through its research and education arm, Essential Hospitals Institute.

What does H.R. 1 mean for your hospital’s strategy? The decisions ahead will require alignment across finance, reimbur...
10/06/2026

What does H.R. 1 mean for your hospital’s strategy? The decisions ahead will require alignment across finance, reimbursement, government relations, operations, and executive leadership. The 2026 brings together leaders and national experts, Oct. 26–27, in Chicago, to examine Medicaid changes ahead and ensure all departments are ready to respond. Register today: https://essentialhospitals.org/medicaid-summit/

Our latest report on use disorder treatment at shows how multidisciplinary teams address patients’ social and enviro...
10/02/2026

Our latest report on use disorder treatment at shows how multidisciplinary teams address patients’ social and environmental needs. It includes best practices from multiple member hospitals across the country. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ALLKjS

Implementing effectively and responsibly is particularly important for as they navigate the unique challenges of car...
09/30/2026

Implementing effectively and responsibly is particularly important for as they navigate the unique challenges of caring for communities with limited resources.

Our new issue briefs explore different applications, early results, lessons learned, and the organizational strategies needed to successfully implement these technologies. The first two on clinical applications and are out now! https://bit.ly/4dewzFV

After an unsuccessful treatment 20 years ago, Bunting MacCauley is now celebrating more than a year free of Sickle Cell ...
09/25/2026

After an unsuccessful treatment 20 years ago, Bunting MacCauley is now celebrating more than a year free of Sickle Cell Disease. Learn how Jefferson Health is innovating in this space, how their treatments can change lives, and hear from the patient himself about his journey to a cure. New episode of The Safety Net Pulse is available anywhere you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/4rFOdID

Last week we hosted a group of leaders to facilitate best practices in workforce engagement and retention, strategies ...
09/22/2026

Last week we hosted a group of leaders to facilitate best practices in workforce engagement and retention, strategies to expand community talent pipelines, and how to manage integration into employee workflows. There was extensive discussion and idea sharing on workforce retention and resilience in the face of looming cuts. Stay tuned for a full write up of this important convening.

The financing playbook is changing. leaders need to understand what those changes mean for revenue, state strategy, ...
09/17/2026

The financing playbook is changing. leaders need to understand what those changes mean for revenue, state strategy, operations, and long-term financial sustainability. That conversation will be front and center at the 2026 , Oct. 26–27, in Chicago. Come ready to ask questions, compare strategies, and prepare for the decisions ahead. Register today: https://essentialhospitals.org/medicaid-summit/

Essential Communities brings together tools, frameworks, case examples, and resources covering topics such as:🏠 Housing ...
09/15/2026

Essential Communities brings together tools, frameworks, case examples, and resources covering topics such as:
🏠 Housing stability
🥕 Food insecurity
🚗 Transportation
❤️ Health literacy
🏘️ Community infrastructure
…and much more. Learn what programs are working at around the country. https://essentialcommunities.org/

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