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In anticipation of the health care reform debate, the American Hospital Association's Board of Trustees developed a roadmap for improving America's health care system. This framework - Health for Life: Better Health. Better Health Care. - contains a set of goals and policies for creating better, safer, more efficient and affordable health care and a healthier America. It was developed with the support and advice of hospital leaders, leaders of regional and metropolitan hospital associations, and leaders of external organizations representing consumers, employers, insurers, physicians, and others. Its objectives were to identify critical areas for discussion, create innovative ideas for change, and build a launching pad for collective action at the national, state and local community levels. Since June 2008, the AHA has advocated for changes based on this framework. Health for Life will continue to be the standard by which we judge any legislative or regulatory efforts to transform the health care delivery system.
On this site, you'll find resources and information about the Health for Life initiative.
A Framework for Health Reform
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AHA News
- Apr 03, 2013 | CMS proposed rule outlines standards for navigators of health coverage
- Apr 03, 2013 | Study: CAH mortality rates lag behind
- Apr 01, 2013 | AHA urges Congress to preserve access to tax-exempt financing
- Apr 01, 2013 | PCORI names advisors to four stakeholder panels
- Apr 01, 2013 | AHA News Now:Journal looks at HIPAA privacy rules 10 years later
- Mar 29, 2013 | CMS finalizes rule on Medicaid expansion payments
- Mar 29, 2013 | Webinar to help providers prepare for next flu season
- Mar 28, 2013 | Report: PA Medicaid expansion would boost economy, jobs
- Mar 27, 2013 | Reminder: Institute for Diversity seeks hospitals to host summer interns
- Mar 27, 2013 | AHRQ releases updated toolkit to improve discharge process
- Mar 15, 2013 | ADA-ready
- Mar 15, 2013 | Is it time to upgrade your EHR?
- Mar 15, 2013 | Staffing Watch
- Mar 15, 2013 | Tailoring the EHR for Quality
- Mar 15, 2013 | A Clash of Ages
- Mar 15, 2013 | Hospitals Wise Up When Adding Physician Practices
- Mar 15, 2013 | Putting Patients at the Center
- Mar 15, 2013 | Closing the Primary Care Gap
- Mar 15, 2013 | All access
- Mar 15, 2013 | AHE offers free online courses to its members
Publications
Recent Efforts
- Sep 19, 2012 | Comment Letter: AHRQ's Request for Information on Quality Measurement Enabled by Health IT
- Feb 16, 2012 | AHA Comments to CMS Re: Medicaid; Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments-Uninsured Definition
- Sep 09, 2011 | Help Protect Funding for Hospital Care

- Jul 08, 2011 | AHA to Rep. Pitts Re: Support for the Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2011
- Jul 08, 2011 | AHA to Rep. Pallone Re: Support for the Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization
- May 18, 2011 | AHA Special Bulletin: AHA Model Comment Letters on ACO-Related Fraud and Abuse and Antitrust Issues

- May 17, 2011 | AHA Special Bulletin: Update on ACO Activity

- Apr 29, 2011 | AHA Special Bulletin: CMS Issues Final Value-Based Purchasing Rule

- Apr 07, 2011 | Urge Your Representative to Vote 'No' on House Budget Resolution

- Apr 05, 2011 | AHA Special Bulletin: House GOP Unveils FY 2012 Budget Resolution

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