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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
- Feb 01, 2013 | AHA comments on hospital and vendor readiness for EHR reporting
- Feb 01, 2013 | Agencies propose rule change for women's preventive services
- Jan 30, 2013 | CMS, IRS proposed rules address ACA exemptions, essential coverage
- Jan 30, 2013 | Foundation releases report on Medicare policy options
- Jan 30, 2013 | Davis named 2013 TRUST Award recipient
- Jan 30, 2013 | AHA updates Put It In Writing campaign
- Jan 29, 2013 | AHA recommends changes to improve EHR quality measures process
- Jan 29, 2013 | AHA report provides strategies for engaging patients, communities
- Jan 28, 2013 | ONC surveying clinical labs about health information exchange
- Jan 28, 2013 | 2013 AHA Environmental Scan available
- Jan 15, 2013 | 'Bedless hospital' marks sign of the times
- Jan 15, 2013 | Technology as an Enabler of Change
- Jan 15, 2013 | Stars align for health system medicare advantage plans
- Jan 15, 2013 | Hospitals strengthen bonds with post-acute providers
- Jan 15, 2013 | Given the choice, patients opt for low-intensity care
- Jan 15, 2013 | 'Thinking before engaging'
- Jan 15, 2013 | Mayo goes retro, brings physician's office to the patient
- Jan 15, 2013 | Helping Members Adapt, Explore Best Practices and Promote Better Care
- Jan 15, 2013 | Generations in the workplace
- Jan 15, 2013 | Ready for Your Next Spring?
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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