Perspective

Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the 黑料正能量 Association, standing in front of the AHA seal and a United States flag.

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.

Last month, I visited Puerto Rico with a team of six members assembled by the AHA, Greater New York Hospital Association, and Healthcare Association of New York State, as part of our initiative to identify ways the field can aid in this health care community鈥檚 long-term recovery and return to鈥
Clarity is important in health care. It is particularly important when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is spelling out the 鈥渞ules of the road鈥 for hospitals to be able to participate in Medicare and Medicaid. Hospitals and their employees are dedicated to patient well-being鈥
Congress has crafted a compromise tax reform bill based on the versions passed by the House and Senate. What are the implications for America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems?