The leading advocate for hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for people who face social and financial barriers to health care access
Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health and access to health care.
We champion our more than 400 members and their mission to care for low-income and uninsured patients, teach the next generation of health care professionals, and provide lifesaving services for all.
Our hospitals reach outside their walls to create health care access in communities where social and economic disadvantages threaten health and well-being.
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CMS Issues FY 2027 IPPS Final Rule
Institute Report Shares Insights on Operationalizing Social Medicine in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
America’s Essential Hospitals Introduces 2026–2027 Siegel Fellows Class
CleanMed 2026: Essential Hospitals Make Sustainability a Strategic Priority
CMS Issues FY 2027 IPPS Final Rule
Project Overview: The National Partnership for the Health Care Safety Net
A Legislative Journey: Essential Health System Designation
Preparing for Upcoming Legislative Impacts with Sinai Chicago
On the Hill: Budget Reconciliation, Congressional Hearings
Report Shows Essential Hospitals’ Impact on Health Care Access, Economic Vitality
Transforming Telehealth for Multilingual Communities
Government Shutdown Inspires Community Table at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Federal Court Strikes Down ‘Professional Degree’ Definition
Institute Report Shares Insights on Operationalizing Social Medicine in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
America’s Essential Hospitals Introduces 2026–2027 Siegel Fellows Class
CleanMed 2026: Essential Hospitals Make Sustainability a Strategic Priority
Action for Access and High Quality Health Care
Standing up for Our Nation’s Essential Hospitals
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Innovative Research
Our Essential Hospitals Institute examines and shares practices that elevate health care quality and improve individual and population health.
Institute ResearchLearning, Leadership, Collaboration
America’s Essential Hospitals offers in-person meetings, distance learning events, and collaborative groups for professionals at every level of your organization. Participate in our programming and join hundreds of health care leaders nationwide as they explore key federal and state health care issues, discover innovative and transformative practices, and hone leadership skills.
Upcoming and Recorded Webinars
CleanMed 2026: Essential Hospitals Make Sustainability a Strategic Priority
At this year’s meeting, in St. Louis, members of America’s Essential Hospitals were front and center, proving their leadership in sustainability despite the unique challenges they face.
