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AHA comments on Senate HELP draft bill on reducing health care costs

The AHA today submitted comments to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on their bipartisan discussion draft legislation, the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019. The cost – and affordability – of health care in America affects all stakeholders, including patients and their families, employers, policymakers and care providers. And all stakeholders play a role in making care and coverage more affordable. Hospitals and health systems understand the importance of this issue and have been tackling it head on, taking steps to redesign care and implement operational efficiencies.

Working at all levels to improve community health

Ashley Thompson, AHA senior vice president of public policy analysis and development, shares some ways AHA is engaged in advocacy and public policy efforts to support national strategies and provide resources to advance community health.
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AHA’s Response to the FTC Request for Comments Re: COPA Assessment Project

AHA’s comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission's request for comments in connection with the Commission's Certificate of Public Advantage Assessment Project and the June 18, 2019 workshop on the impact of COPAs.

VA issues final rules implementing Community Care Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs today finalized a rule implementing the criteria for determining when covered veterans may elect to receive necessary hospital, medical and extended care services from non-VA entities or providers under the Veterans Community Care Program, which begins June 6. 

House holds hearing on health care bills

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today held a hearing on 12 health care bills, including one that would impact the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program. 

Azar’s chief of staff to depart this month

Peter Urbanowicz, chief of staff for Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, will leave the department in June, with Deputy Chief of Staff Brian Harrison promoted to fill the vacancy, the HHS announced yesterday.

AHA names Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award winner, honorees

Anne Arundel Medical Center of Annapolis, Md., will receive the 2019 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award July 25 at the AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego for its efforts to provide equitable care and reduce health inequalities.

Join Hospitals Against Violence #HAVhope Friday 

Hospitals and health systems will stand together against violence June 7 by participating in #HAVhope Friday, a digital media campaign to focus national attention on ending all forms of violence.

Bill to extend access to physicians in underserved areas introduced in House

Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, yesterday introduced a House companion to AHA-supported legislation that would improve and extend the Conrad State 30 program until 2021.

AHE Environmental Sustainability Certificate Program Application Process

AHE Environmental Sustainability Certificate Program Application Process   Please make sure that all submission materials adhere to the guidelines below.