Access & Health Coverage
April 15, 2025The Honorable Kevin HernU.S. House of Representatives171 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515The Honorable Brendan BoyleU.S. House of Representatives1502 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Dear Representatives Hern and Boyle:
Congress is back in Washington, D.C., for a critical three-week stretch in which House and Senate Republicans are seeking to strike a compromise on a common budget resolution that would allow them to start the budget reconciliation process to push through priorities on taxes, border security,…
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Explore the AHA's 2024 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
- Advocacy & Public Policy
- AHA
- Access & Health Coverage
- Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities
- Access to Behavioral Health
- Disparities/Equity of Care
- Reducing Healthcare Disparities
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Workforce
- Making Healthcare More Affordable
- Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems
- Innovation
- Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC)
Life expectancy in the U.S. grew an average of 10.8 months in 2023, to 75.8 years for men and 81.1 years for women, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The overall death rate declined by 6%.