Access & Health Coverage
Last month, we urged the Senate to go back to the drawing board after its original proposal included dramatic cuts to the Medicaid program and the loss of health care coverage for tens of millions of Americans.If enacted, the Better Care Reconciliation Act would mean real consequences for real…
We’ve been sharing with you how many hospitals and health systems are speaking up about congressional Republican proposals to repeal and replace major parts of the Affordable Care Act – proposals that would undermine care and coverage for millions of vulnerable Americans. Here are two more examples…
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Statement on the Updated Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
July 13, 2017
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Statement on Proposed CY 2018 OPPS Rule
Tom Nickels
Executive Vice President
American Hospital Association
July 13, 2017
Today, CMS issued several poorly designed policies that will do real damage to patients’ access to care.
Senate Republican leaders today unveiled a revised version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act, legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act
Senators returned to Washington this week to continue debate on legislation that would repeal and replace significant parts of the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 22 million people would lose coverage if the Senate approved the bill as currently drafted.Key to protecting coverage for millions of…
Press ReleaseHospitals Honored for Improving Community HealthThe American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that it will honor five programs for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health, awarding them the AHA NOVA Award. The awards will be given July 29 at a…
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Most Wired Hospitals Use Technology to Partner with Patients on Health
Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider relationships. New tools are helping patients become more actively involved in…
Next week, the Senate will reconvene in Washington to continue debate on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), legislation that would repeal and replace significant parts of the Affordable Care Act. In just 142 pages, they’re seeking to rewrite how millions of Americans get – or don’t get –…
Communities are only as strong as the health of their people. The AHA’s work to achieve health equity is central to our vision of a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.The AHA recently recognized hospitals and health systems that are leaders…