Press Release

AHA Statement on Nomination of Senator Tom Daschle to HHS Secretary

Contact:
David Allen - (202) 626-2313
Alicia Mitchell - (202) 626-2339

Washington D.C.

Rich Umbdenstock
President and CEO, American Hospital Association 

December 11, 2008

America's hospitals applaud President-elect Barack Obama’s choice of Senator Tom Daschle as Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and director of a new White House Office of Health Reform. 

A thoughtful leader, Sen. Daschle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the issue of reforming our nation’s health system.  His deep understanding of how Washington works and how to build consensus on challenging issues will serve him well as he tackles one of the most pressing issues facing America. 

We also look forward to working with Dr. Jeanne Lambrew, the newly named Deputy Director of the White House Office of Health Reform, and the rest of the health care team.   America’s hospitals stand ready to offer our ideas and energy as we work for better health and health care for our nation.

About AHA

The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which includes more than 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, and 38,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends.