Guides/Reports
This study study, commissioned by the Federation of American Hospitals and the American AHA, examined how eleven pieces of legislation combined with numerous…
2018 Advocacy Agenda
America’s hospitals and health systems are shaping our future to fulfill our vision of a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.
To reach that vision, the AHA and our members are committed to:
- Coverage and access for all;
- High-value care;
- Patients, families and other stakeholders being involved as partners;
- Well-being and prevention; and
- Providing services in a coordinated, seamless manner.
For 2018, we have developed a forward-thinking advocacy agenda to positively influence the environment for patients, communities and the health care field. We will work hand in hand with our members; the state, regional and metropolitan hospital associations; national health care organizations; and other stakeholders to develop and implement an advocacy strategy to fulfill our vision.
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Key Resources
2018 advocacy agendaRelated Resources
Letter
On behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, and our clinician partners – including more than 270,000…
Letter
Letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership supporting the Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act of 2018.
Letter
The American Hospital Association and others support Senators Grassley and Feinstein of the Senate Judiciary Committee for their leadership and com
Letter
AHA letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health’s discussion draft, titled the “Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of…
Testimony
AHA Statement to the Committee on Ways and Means for “Hearing on Lowering Costs and Expanding Access to Health Care through Consumer-Directed Health Plans.”