Guides/Reports
Teaching hospitals train our physician workforce, a role that has taken on increased significance due to an aging population and predictions of a physician…
Teaching Hospitals: Vital For Tomorrow’s Health Care
Teaching hospitals train future health care professionals, conduct medical research and fulfill a distinct and vital role in delivering patient care. While many hospitals offer comprehensive care, our nation’s 1,041 teaching hospitals also deliver sophisticated diagnostic and treatment services. Teaching hospitals serve as economic engines of their local communities, providing millions of jobs and serving as hubs for biomedical research and other business activity.
Key Resources
Related Resources
Letter/Comment
AHA applauds the House Ways and Means Committee for considering legislation to improve the quality of and access to critical services for Medicare…
Letter/Comment
The Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program is a vital investment in strengthening the pediatric workforce and access to care for…
Action Alert
Bipartisan bills were recently introduced in both chambers of Congress to help alleviate the critical shortage of physicians. The Resident Physician Shortage…
Fact Sheets
Background
The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 imposed caps on the number of residents for which each teaching hospital is eligible to receive Medicare direct…
Letter/Comment
AHA, others express strong support for the ongoing efforts toward a unified graduate medical education accreditation system, and strongly oppose any…