The thing I like about Thanksgiving is that it is a truly national holiday. For all Americans and especially for families, Thanksgiving is a time to come together, to reflect, to give thanks. At the AHA, we are blessed by being a part of your hospital family. Of course, the hospital family comes together more than once a year as we work together on the issues that matter to you, your patients, and your community. With the House having passed its health care reform bill and the Senate gearing up to debate its legislation, December promises to be busy … and politically stormy. Thanksgiving is a chance to take a break from the politics of it all and recharge ourselves for the active advocacy ahead of us. And that is what we at AHA are grateful for – that we represent dedicated community leaders who know what it takes to work together on important, historic legislation that will affect hospitals and the people they serve.
Thank you from the AHA. We hope you have a happy and restful break.