Advocacy & Public Policy
Resources from the American Hospital Association (AHA) on advocacy and public policy health care issues.
The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care, of which the AHA is a founding member, is continuing to run TV and digital ads urging Congress not to cut hospital care for patients.
Members of Congress (MOCs) navigate a complex landscape of information when making policy decisions, drawing insights from staff research, external experts, personal experiences and constituent feedback. While the American Hospital Association (AHA) serves as a strong advocate in Washington, D.C.,…
It is important for us to continue to exercise the principles of democracy that Washington and the Founding Fathers fought so hard for and speak up, asking hard questions of candidates in this election year and evaluating their thinking on the issues that affect our field.
On January 31, 2024, AHA leaders led an update on the current congressional landscape, including the latest issues affecting hospitals as part of the government funding package considerations; previewed the association’s 2024 advocacy agenda; and shared sample messages and tools that hospital and…
AHA Feb. 1 released its 2024 advocacy agenda, which details the association’s key priorities for Congress, the Administration, regulatory agencies and courts.
Explore the AHA's 2024 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
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- Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems
Join AHA leaders for an update on the current congressional landscape.
As we welcome a new year, this is a good time to examine the health care landscape ahead as we work to ensure Congress fully appreciates how hospitals and health systems need its support to continue delivering high-quality patient care to their constituents and communities.
On this episode, John Haupert, 2023 AHA board chair, talks with Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and the incoming AHA chair. They reflect on challenges, opportunities and advancements in health care during the past year and discuss what’s ahead for next year.
In this conversation, John Haupert, president and CEO of Grady Health System and the 2023 Chair of AHA’s Board, and Joanne Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and incoming 2024 AHA Board Chair, discuss the multiple health care priorities of 2024, and how hospitals and health systems…