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Perspective: Putting Democracy into Action This Independence Day
As James Madison wrote in the First Amendment of our Bill of Rights, we have the right to “petition the government for a redress of grievances.” We also have an important right that many in other countries don’t – the right to vote. These two rights go hand in hand as a foundation of our democracy.
Amicus Brief: 9th Circuit Urged to Reverse FCA Decision Based Primarily on Statistics
The AHA, California Hospital Association, and Washington State Hospital Association today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to reverse a district court decision in a lawsuit brought by data analysis company Integra Med Analytics that “gives private plaintiffs broad license to file suits under the FCA in ways that Congress never intended and expressly barred.”
FCC makes additional funding available for Rural Health Care Program
The Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Health Care Program will carry forward up to $197.98 million in unused funds from prior years to increase available funding for 2020 to $802.74 million if needed, the agency announced.
Oklahoma voters approve Medicaid expansion; CMS issues new FAQs for state Medicaid, CHIP agencies
Oklahoma voters approved expanding the state’s Medicaid initiative, the first state to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ballot question, which passed with nearly 50.5% of the vote, initiates a state constitutional amendment to provide Medicaid to those with incomes at or below 138% of the poverty level.
Senate bill introduced to restore tax-exempt advance refunding bonds
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Lifting Our Communities through Advance Liquidity for Infrastructure Act, AHA-supported legislation that would restore tax exemption for advance refunding bonds.
HHS reestablishes Ready Reserve Corps, extends public-private partnership for COVID-19 testing
The Department of Health and Human Services announced the reestablishment of the Ready Reserve Corps, a uniformed services that provides trained and ready personnel available on short notice to fill critical public health needs.
AHA president discusses hospital losses due to COVID-19 on CNBC
Hospitals face a triple threat with financial losses due to COVID-19, AHA President and CEO said on CNBC.
Senate sends Paycheck Protection Program extension to House
The Senate passed by unanimous consent legislation (S. 4116) extending the Paycheck Protection Program loan application period through Aug. 8. It’s unclear if the House will take up the legislation before the July 4th recess.
Contact Your Senators and Urge Them to Support Hospitals and Health Systems in the Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Please reach out to your senators during the July 4 district work period
Replay Available of June 30 AHA Virtual Advocacy Day Webcast
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack, AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels and AHA Senior Vice President of Public Policy Analysis and Development Ashley Thompson provided the latest from Capitol