Advocacy & Public Policy
Resources from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) on advocacy and public policy health care issues.
New analysis conducted by Dobson | DaVanzo released Nov. 21 by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare found that integration can provide more financial security and resources to rural hospitals, preserving patients' access to care.
AHA members can watch a replay of the November 18 webcast during which AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack, AHA Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy Stacey Hughes and other experts discussed what the end of the year looks like on Capitol Hill, as well as the big health…
The AHA and America’s hospitals and health systems congratulate President-elect Trump and look forward to working with him and his incoming Administration to make progress on the many critical issues facing the health care field and the patients and communities we proudly serve. We also extend our…
Hospital and health system leaders are invited to participate in an AHA members-only webcast Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. ET to hear insights about the results of the 2024 election and what they mean for hospitals and health care.
Don’t miss your chance to influence policy and advocate for patients, caregivers, and communities. AHA’s Annual Membership Meeting is the nation’s leading conference for hospital and health system leaders advancing health in America. Join us in the nation’s capital May 4-6, 2025 for insightful…
America’s electoral traditions may seem exhausting to many, but we should remember that the privilege of expressing our choices by ballot is a shining freedom that many people around the world covet.
A new report from KNG Health Consulting and released by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare highlights the unique role of hospitals in providing around-the-clock emergency and specialty care for communities.
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack Oct. 7 sent a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to take immediate actions to increase the supply of IV solutions for hospitals and other health care providers that are struggling with shortages following the closure of a Baxter manufacturing…
While lawmakers are in their district, it is important for the field to engage with members of Congress to remind them of the importance of preserving access to care by continuing to fund vital programs like telehealth and hospital-at-home waivers, and avoiding harmful policies such as site-neutral…
The House Sept. 25 voted 341-82 to pass a continuing resolution (H.R.9747) funding the government through Dec. 20 and avoiding a government shutdown.