May 21, 2025- The American Hospital Association (AHA) is raising alarms over the potential fallout from a series of recently implemented tariffs, warning it could negatively impact patient care and worsen existing drug shortages, according to the AHA. AHA Chair Tina Freese Decker warned that tariffs on critical items like pharmaceuticals, medical devices and personal protective equipment could exacerbate drug shortages, drive up costs and disrupt care.