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AHA Statement on Proposed Rules on 'Meaningful Use' and Health Information Technology Funding
December 31, 2009
America's hospitals have serious concerns that the new health information technology rules severely limit hospitals' ability to access federal financing for health information technology that is used to improve patient care. Moving toward broader adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) is an important goal and helping hospitals, doctors, nurses and other caregivers is essential in getting us there. Learn More
Julie Quirin to Chair Association's Metropolitan Hospitals Governing Council
December 21, 2009
Julie Quirin, CEO of Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City will lead the American Hospital Association's (AHA) Section for Metropolitan Hospitals as chair of its 24-member governing council for 2010. The Section is a forum for suburban and urban hospitals to discuss common interests and concerns and to participate in the AHA policy process. Learn More
AHA Elects New Trustee to the Board
December 16, 2009
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has elected Raymond W. Montgomery II, FACHE, President and CEO of White County Medical Center in Searcy, Ark. to its Board of Trustees for a term beginning January 1, 2010. Learn More
New MedPAC Data Underscore Hospital Concerns with the Medicare Buy-in Proposal
December 10, 2009
New data released at todays Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) meeting show that Medicare payments for hospital services fall woefully short of covering costs, further fueling concerns about adding more patients to Medicare through a buy-in under reform, the American Hospital Association (AHA) said. Learn More
AHA Statement on House Passage of Health Reform Bill
November 09, 2009
Last night, the House took an historic step in making health reform a reality. While the House bill makes important progress in expanding coverage, an important goal for hospitals, there are areas for improvement. Learn More
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- AHA News Now: IRS issues proposed rule on reporting requirements for charitable hospitals
- AHA News Now: OIG issues alert on physician-owned distributorships
- AHA Health Care Transformation Fellowship
2013 class now accepting applications. Deadline: April 15th - Comprehensive Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship
2013 class is currently accepting applications. - AHA Town Hall Interactive Webcasts
Recurring Schedule (Members Only) - Future AHA Annual Meeting Dates
Washington, D.C.