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Larry L. Mathis
Larry Mathis served for 26 years at the Methodist Health Care System in Houston. He started there as an administrative resident as part of his graduate training while at Washington University and retired as President and CEO of this world-class institution. He has also served as Board Chairman of the American Hospital Association and of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
AHA Statement on Lower Drug Costs Now Act
Tom Nickels
Executive Vice President
American Hospital Association
September 19, 2019
House democrats release legislation aimed at addressing high drug prices
House Democratic leaders today released the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, a bill that would make a series of changes to the Medicare program in an effort to lower the price of prescription drugs.
CDC reports 530 e-cigarette lung injuries, seven deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today updated the number of people with confirmed or probable lung injuries associated with electronic cigarette use or vaping products to 530 in 38 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including seven deaths.
House passes CR to fund government, delay Medicaid DSH cuts to Nov. 21
The House of Representatives today voted 301-123 to approve a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through Nov. 21 and prevent impending Medicaid cuts, among other provisions.
CMS holds listening session on overall hospital star ratings
AHA today participated in a listening session held by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to receive additional input on potential changes to the overall hospital star ratings methodology.
AHA expresses concern with bill to eliminate per-country cap on visas
The AHA today expressed concerns with the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (S. 386/H.R.1044), legislation that would eliminate the per-country cap for immigrant visas.
Bill would create programs to promote use of cost-effective biosimilar drugs
Reps. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., and Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., have introduced the Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2019, which would create federal programs to promote the use of use cost-effective biosimilar drugs.
Hearing explores how drug companies stifle innovation, prioritize profits
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce today held a hearing to examine how pharmaceutical companies are putting “profits over consumers."
Briefing on human trafficking highlights AHA-HHS partnership
Rep. Roger Marshall, M.D., R-Kan., today hosted at the Library of Congress a briefing and expert panel on human trafficking and how health care providers can help trafficking victims.