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Medicare for All bill introduced in House

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., today introduced the Medicare for All Act, legislation that would establish a national health insurance program to provide universal coverage to U.S. residents.
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Hospital groups urge court to stop 340B payment cut

The AHA joined by the Association of American Medical Colleges and America’s Essential Hospitals today will urge a federal court to prevent the Department of Health and Human Services from reducing
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President signs stop-gap funding bill

President Trump today signed a continuing resolution funding the federal government at cu
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AHA shares tax reform concerns with House, Senate conferees

The AHA today urged House and Senate conferees on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to adopt the Senate position maintaining tax exemption for private activity bonds, including qualified 501(c)(3) hospital
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AHA, Others Urge DEA to Help Ease Shortage of Injectable Opioids

The AHA, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, and American Society of Clinical Oncology today urged the Drug Enforcement Administration to temporarily adjust the aggregate production quotas for certain injectable opioid medications.
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Nurse Leader Recognized for Kidney Care; Nurse-physician Partners Improve Handoff

The American Association of Kidney Patients awarded Nancy Uhland, a George Washington University nurse practitioner, what some consider to be the highest honor for kidney health professionals.
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Haupert: AHA Board is Driving the “Value Equation”

AHA board member John Haupert says “taking on the cost issue” is a big part of the AHA board’s ongoing focus on value.
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Case Study: Denver Health Medical Center Collaborates with Lyft to Improve Transportation for Patients

To help patients with transportation issues, Denver Health offers free bus tickets, cab vouchers, and a private car service through a vehicle donated by Oprah Winfrey.
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Throwback Thursday: Video and First Person Oral History with John W. Bluford III

John W. Bluford III, an epidemiologist, administrator, hospital CEO and founder of the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute, demonstrated throughout his career that a strong work ethic and commitment to serve can lead to life-fulfilling opportunities.
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Study: 340B Tax-exempt Hospitals Provide $51.7 Billion in Community Benefits

Tax-exempt hospitals in the 340B drug savings program provided $51.7 billion in total benefits to their communities in 2015, the most recent year for which data is available.