Press Release

AHA Statement on Confirmation of Governor Kathleen Sebelius to HHS Secretary

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Rich Umbdenstock
President and CEO, American Hospital Association

April 28, 2009

The American Hospital Association congratulates Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius on her confirmation as Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services. 

America needs proven leadership as our nation works to extend coverage and care to more people.  Sebelius' bipartisan approach and wealth of experience working with many of health care's complex programs answers that call.  Her focus on wellness and prevention will go a long way to improving the health of America.  We offer our ideas and energy to Secretary Sebelius as we work to build a better system for all Americans

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.