Leadership
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.
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
America鈥檚 hospitals take a lot of pride in staying close to their communities. We like to believe we have our fingers on the pulse of the people we serve. Much of what we do to stay in touch is centered on 鈥渢elling our story,鈥 letting people know what we are doing and why.Given the challenges鈥
The 黑料正能量 Association (AHA) presented two federal hospital leaders with awards recognizing their outstanding service to the health care field.
This was a dramatic week for the Senate鈥檚 efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Revised bills were introduced, each with an updated CBO score. There were last-minute meetings to wrangle votes, and surprise announcements from senators bucking their party鈥檚 leaders. There might even鈥
We鈥檝e 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 鈥 proposals that would undermine care and coverage for millions of vulnerable Americans. Here are two more examples鈥
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鈥檙e seeking to rewrite how millions of Americans get 鈥 or don鈥檛 get 鈥撯
The strategies that are empowering health care leaders to drive the transformation of America鈥檚 health care will take center stage July 27-29 at the 25th annual AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego.This year鈥檚 meeting will explore opportunities for advancing care coordination and quality and patient鈥
From the onset of this debate, America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems have been guided by a set of key principles that would protect coverage for Americans. Unfortunately, the draft bill under discussion in the Senate to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act moves in the opposite鈥