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The American Hospital Association is playing a leadership role in the debate about the future of health and health care. As a nation, we can and must do better. What follows is a framework for change - a set of goals and an agenda for creating better, safer, more affordable care and a healthier America. It was developed with the support and advice of the AHA Board of Trustees, hospital leaders across America, and with the leaders of regional and metropolitan hospital associations. It is a "work in progress," not a finished product, and one that will continue to take shape with the contribution of other stakeholders … and you. Our objective is to be a catalyst for change - 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.

On this site, you'll find resources and information about Health for Life, as well as information about the work of others. It will take all of us, working together, to create a better future. And we want to hear from you. Review the framework, give us your reaction and share your suggestions. Click on the button above to "Share Your Views."

A Framework for Health Reform

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