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Hospitals Receive AHA Award For Improving Community Health Through Effective Collaborative Projects
Washington D.C. (June 22, 2009)
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced the winners of the AHA NOVA Award.
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AHA Statement on Administration's New Proposals on Reform
Washington D.C. (June 15, 2009)
America's hospitals support systemic reform that lowers costs and improves care for patients; however, we are deeply disappointed and concerned to see the Administration propose cuts of more than $220 billion to hospitals, especially during these tough economic times when more patients are turning to their local hospital for care.
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Statement on White House Meeting with President Obama and Major National Health Groups...
Washington D.C. (May 11, 2009)
Providing quality, affordable coverage and access to every American is the goal of our nation's hospitals.
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Groups Call on President, Congress to Address Health Disparities in Health Reform
Washington D.C. (May 04, 2009)
More than 20 national health and advocacy organizations today sent a letter to President Obama and congressional leaders highlighting a set of legislative priorities designed to eliminate the health disparities gap that exists for racial and ethnic minorities.
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AHA Statement on Hospital Energy Alliance
Washington D.C. (April 29, 2009)
The AHA welcomes the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) launch of the Hospital Energy Alliance (HEA), with its goal of achieving energy savings while preserving and enhancing health care delivery.
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AHA Statement on Confirmation of Governor Kathleen Sebelius to HHS Secretary
Washington D.C. (April 28, 2009)
The American Hospital Association congratulates Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius on her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services.
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Richard (Dick) M. Knapp to Receive AHA Board of Trustees Award
Washington D.C. (April 27, 2009)
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today awarded Dick Knapp, Ph.D, former executive vice president of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), with its 2009 Board of Trustees Award.
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Paul Hofmann to Receive AHA Award of Honor
Washington D.C. (April 27, 2009)
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its Award of Honor to Paul Hofmann, Dr.PH, president, Hofmann Healthcare Group in Moraga, Calif., in recognition of his outstanding contributions to improving the health status of communities and the nation.
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AHA Awards Four Hospital Volunteer Programs
Washington D.C. (April 27, 2009)
The American Hospital Association (AHA) honored four hospital volunteer programs with the Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE).
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Center to Advance Palliative Care to Receive AHA Award of Honor
Washington D.C. (April 27, 2009)
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its Award of Honor to the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) in New York, N.Y., in recognition of its outstanding contributions to improving the health status of communities and the nation.
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