Letter/Comment
AHA provides information on actions taken by hospitals and health systems in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in conjunction with the House Education and…
Always There, Ready To Care: The 24/7 Role of America's Hospitals
America's hospitals play a unique role in the health care system serving as the safety net for those unable to pay, being available 24/7 to respond to anything from a broken arm to a mass casualty event, and maintaining the resources to respond to natural and manmade disasters. This role is not separately funded. Instead costs are spread across all services provided.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about new challenges for health care providers including the way teams work together and communicate. The American Society of…
Testimony
Statement of the
American Hospital Association for the
Committee on Ways and Means of the
U.S. House of Representatives
“The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-…
Letter/Comment
May 26, 2020
The Honorable Chip Roy
U.S. House of Representatives
1319 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative Roy:
On…
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