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Blogs from AHA leaders and members on the latest health care issues.
The latest report from AIR340B, a group financed and backed by the pharmaceutical industry, continues to misrepresent a program with a successful 25-year history of helping hospitals stretch scarce financial resources to expand and improve access to lifesaving prescription drugs and comprehensive鈥
The recent events in Las Vegas are shocking, tragic, and heartbreaking. Our country mourns for the many lives lost, and we continue to care for the many more who were injured and are recovering. It鈥檚 hard to imagine the pain of those affected and their families. Our prayers and the nation鈥檚 are鈥
America鈥檚 hospitals have long helped connect consumers with coverage and are committed to continuing to do so when open enrollment begins Nov. 1 for the 2018 Health Insurance Marketplaces.More than 20 million Americans have gained coverage over the past three years through a combination of Medicaid鈥
Once again, the Senate attempted to pass a proposal to repeal and replace significant parts of the Affordable Care Act. Once again, it met defeat 鈥 and we are grateful.But this fight is not over. America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems must stay vigilant and continue to make the case to protect鈥
Natural disasters may shut down towns and cities, but they can鈥檛 shut down the human spirit. And in hospitals throughout Puerto Rico ravaged by historic storms, the spirit of caring, curing and compassion has been reflected steadily thoughout these difficult times.We have been in close coordination鈥
Once again, health coverage for tens of millions of Americans is at risk. The Senate is considering yet another proposal, by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), to repeal significant parts of the Affordable Care Act, with a vote planned for next week.
Are you ready for the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act or MACRA? The AHA鈥檚 MACRA resources are designed to support your needs as you implement MACRA鈥檚 sweeping changes.Our latest offering aims to help you and your clinician partners decide which MACRA track to pursue 鈥 the Merit-based鈥
By Jay Bhatt, D.O., AHA Senior Vice President and Chief Medical OfficerThe AHA and the AMGA invite members to apply for the next iteration of our clinical integration learning collaborative. As we strive to deliver smarter, better, safer care, it鈥檚 imperative that health care organizations are鈥
Today, Washington鈥檚 focus 鈥 and the media headlines 鈥 have begun to shift to matters like tax reform, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, an infrastructure package, and relief for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. However, several key issues of great importance to鈥
By Allen Weiss, M.D.Hurricane Irma brought out our best as the NCH team exceeded expectations. Before, during, and after the storm we shared the following communications with our colleagues that show the 鈥渋nside story鈥 of how we think and execute. We also had Naples Daily News (NDN) Reporter Liz鈥