Making Healthcare More Affordable
Hospitals and health systems understand the importance of making health care more affordable for everyone, and they 鈥渉ave been tackling the issue head on, taking steps to redesign care and implement operational efficiencies,鈥 AHA said.
Hospitals and health systems understand the importance of making health care more affordable for everyone and they 鈥渉ave been tackling the issue head on, taking steps to redesign care and implement operational efficiencies,鈥 AHA told Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., in response to a letter seeking鈥
In his state of the union address last night, President Trump said lowering the cost of health care and prescription drugs and protecting patients with pre-existing conditions were some of his major priorities.
Health care affordability is a key issue for consumers, hospitals and health systems. While health care leaders have been tackling the issue head on 鈥 redesigning care and implementing operational efficiencies 鈥 solving this complex challenge will require us all to think differently and more鈥
In this inaugural Advancing Health podcast, you鈥檒l hear AHA Chair Brian Gragnolati discuss affordability and value with Maryjane Wurth, AHA executive vice president, and Priya Bathija, vice president of The AHA Value Initiative.
Last week, I shared a few areas where we can advance health in America this year, even in a divided Congress. Number one on that list: reining in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs.
When our paths cross in the year ahead, I ask you to share what is on your mind, what keeps you up at night, and how we can work together to ensure that all individuals reach their highest potential for health.
The AHA and Federation of 黑料正能量s 鈥渟trongly believe that any public policy solution to resolve surprise bills must protect patients by prohibiting balance billing and by limiting patients鈥 cost-sharing to an in-network amount,鈥 the organizations Dec. 21 told members of Congress.
This presentation offers an overview of the 2019 Environmental Scan, outlining key themes and trends that the health care field is currently facing during this time of transformation. Understanding the current climate of health in America will help hospital and health system leaders to shape the鈥
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; noon - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific
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This session will explore leading practices for engaging patients as 鈥渧alue partners.鈥 Patients, family advisors and advocates will share ideas and practical solutions.
Speakers:
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