Perspective
Perspective is a weekly blog from Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the 黑料正能量 Association, that explores the most important issues facing hospitals and health systems.
Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of this senseless tragedy. They are also with the dedicated people of Broward County鈥檚 hospitals.
Every day, Olympic-sized talent, dedication and drive are on display at hospitals and health systems across America.
Together, we made a real difference for our patients and our communities.
Legislators need to be reminded that our patients and communities are depending on us more than ever before.
We know that every day America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems鈥攁nd other health care providers鈥攁re faced with the daunting task of complying with a growing number of federal regulations.
Make no mistake about it鈥攚e understand the need for 鈥渞esponsible鈥 regulation鈥攖hat ensures public鈥
We know that every day America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems鈥攁nd other health care providers鈥攁re faced with the daunting task of complying with a growing number of federal regulations.
Make no mistake about it鈥攚e understand the need for 鈥渞esponsible鈥 regulation鈥攖hat ensures public鈥
This Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King challenged America to live up to its ideals and provide equal opportunity for all, regardless of race. Fifty years after his death, his words and his work continue to make an undeniable impact. But challenges remain. Most troubling to us鈥
It鈥檚 a new year but Congress has some old business to attend to鈥攊ncluding many critical hospital and health system priorities. Both Houses of Congress will be back in session next week. Front and center is legislation to keep the government open past January 19.
鈥淧rescription drug prices are out of control,鈥 wrote AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack and America鈥檚 Health Insurance Plans President and CEO Marilyn Tavenner in a Dec. 31 OpEd in The Hill. 鈥淭he average annual cost for one specialty medication to treat a chronic condition is now more than what鈥
It鈥檚 been an historic year for America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems. Congress last night approved a short-term continuing resolution funding the government through Jan. 19. While the bill included some priorities important to the field 鈥 it also left unfinished business that we鈥檒l work to address鈥