Special Bulletin
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) released a revised version of the Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019 (S.1895) –…
A Guide to Strategic Cost Transformation in Hospitals and Health Systems
As health care moves to a value-based business model, health care payments will likely be reduced, while care efficiency, quality, outcomes and access will be expected to improve. To continue meeting community health care needs in the new delivery and payment environment, hospitals and health system leaders need to think strategically about managing cost.
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Testimony
AHA testimony before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the Lower Health Care Costs Act.
Letter/Comment
AHA provides specific feedback to the Senate Bipartisan Working Group on the Stopping the Outrageous Practice (STOP) of Surprise Bills Act of 2019
(S. 1531).
Action Alert
Recently, a number of proposals have been introduced in Congress to address surprise medical billing.
This chart provides an in-depth comparison of the major provisions of three bills pending before Congress.
A quick look at the state of play on surprise billing legislation moving through Congress,.