Fact Sheets
The American Hospital Association (AHA) fact sheets on important issues facing hospitals and health systems. Fact Sheets define the terms of issues facing hospitals and health systems and provide in-depth explanations of the AHA's position on these issues.
AHA Briefing on Deficit Reduction Strategy for Inpatient Rehab
In recent years, post-acute providers have faced scrutiny from Congress and other policy-makers that has resulted in substantial payment cuts.
Historically, the Medicare program has reimbursed hospitals for a portion of the bad debt incurred by its beneficiaries.
HHS Federally Qualified Health Center Fact Sheet - April 2009
U.S. hospitals provided 9.1 billion in uncompensated care in 2009, according to the latest data from the AHA's Annual Survey of Hospitals.
When you explain to a patient about the Sunshine Call Program and ask if he or she would like to participate by signing permission and giving out his or her contact number, a few guidelines might help as this is often something people are reluctant to do. I always say that this hospital has a…
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