America's Essential Hospitals

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.

Congressional actions last year will increase uncompensated care by an estimated $466 billion over 10 years. Our new pol...
06/18/2026

Congressional actions last year will increase uncompensated care by an estimated $466 billion over 10 years. Our new policy brief shows why will bear a disproportionate share of these costs. https://bit.ly/3Smz5SM

It has been an eventful year in health care – and our association has been here for our members every step of the way....
06/10/2026

It has been an eventful year in health care – and our association has been here for our members every step of the way. https://youtu.be/wMd4iuor8HE

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This amazing group of fellows just finished their first in person session here at !
06/10/2026

This amazing group of fellows just finished their first in person session here at !

06/10/2026

Welcome to ! Three days of critical engagement for leaders as they work to provide care in communities across the country.

starts tomorrow, we are looking forward to seeing our members from across the country!
06/09/2026

starts tomorrow, we are looking forward to seeing our members from across the country!

At VITAL2026, gain valuable insights, learn best practices, and develop strategies with your peers to shape the future of health care. Discover breakthroughs and best practices on topics including…

starts next week! We are excited to gather and work on solutions to the challenging health care landscape our members ...
06/05/2026

starts next week! We are excited to gather and work on solutions to the challenging health care landscape our members are facing. https://vital2026.org/

Recent Congressional actions will increase uncompensated care by an estimated $466 billion over 10 years – and will disp...
06/05/2026

Recent Congressional actions will increase uncompensated care by an estimated $466 billion over 10 years – and will disproportionately harm . Our members are just 6% of acute-care hospitals nationwide, and will bear 25% of the added uncompensated care costs. Learn more in our new policy brief: https://bit.ly/3Smz5SM

We estimate that these congressional actions will increase hospital uncompensated care costs by $466 billion between 2025 and 2034.

The proposal out of CMS yesterday on implementing community engagement requirements will lead to an increase in eligible...
06/02/2026

The proposal out of CMS yesterday on implementing community engagement requirements will lead to an increase in eligible beneficiaries without coverage. We look forward to working with the agency to identify less burdensome approaches. https://bit.ly/4uMBKDV

The new, unnecessary administrative burdens will increase the number of eligible Medicaid beneficiaries without coverage, creating further barriers to care while increasing uncompensated care costs for essential hospitals.

May is and play a vital role in addressing patients’ social needs beyond traditional health care. To learn more abou...
05/28/2026

May is and play a vital role in addressing patients’ social needs beyond traditional health care. To learn more about how they are working on homelessness and housing instability in their communities, read our recent brief here: https://bit.ly/4iFdZbm

The brief details how 11 essential hospitals are supporting the medical and social needs of patients experiencing homelessness and housing instability in their communities.

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