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Patient Safety Initiative, Quality & Patient Safety, Advancing Health in America
Hospitals and health systems across the country vary in size, as well as the types of services and specialties they offer. They also offer many different programs to meet the unique needs of the communities they serve.
Access & Health Coverage
House members are back in their districts for the August recess and senators are likely to return to their states soon.
Leadership, Innovation/New Models of Care, AHA Leadership Summit, Recognition and Awards, Quality & Patient Safety
The 2025 AHA Leadership Summit wrapped up on July 22, and as always, it was energizing and inspiring to connect with so many talented and dedicated people whose passion and vision for health care promise great things for the future.
Leadership, Innovation/New Models of Care, AHA Leadership Summit
American health care is blessed with motivated clinicians, care teams and hospital and health system leaders who strive to push the field forward, knowing that there is always new knowledge to be gained, new boundaries to explore and new ways to improve the patient care experience.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Access & Health Coverage, Medicaid, Budget Reconciliation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
With a final vote in the Senate possible as early as this weekend and key provisions still being negotiated, it’s critical that we reach out now to Senate and House Republicans to urge them to protect access to health care and services in communities.
Medicaid, Access & Health Coverage, Advocacy & Public Policy, Budget Reconciliation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
As the Senate eyes a vote next week on its reconciliation bill, the next few days are crucial for reaching out to your senators and urging them to make changes to the current package.
Access & Health Coverage, Budget Reconciliation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
The fate of the Trump administration’s legislative centerpiece — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — continues to be the focal point in Washington, D.C.
Hospitals Against Violence
America’s hospitals and health systems experience firsthand the devastating impact all forms of violence have on individuals’ lives and health. And they see how violence can ripple through a community, affecting not just the injured but their family, friends and neighbors.
As beacons of healing, comfort, care and hope, hospitals and health systems are collaborating with community partners to address this important issue.
Advocacy & Public Policy, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy, Medicaid, Access & Health Coverage, Budget Reconciliation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
After approval in the House last week by a one vote margin, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping package that would enact many of President Trump’s legislative priorities on taxes, border security, energy and deficit reduction, including significant changes and cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs — now moves to the Senate.
Medicaid, Access & Health Coverage, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Budget Reconciliation, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
Three key House committees — Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture — after long debates and discussions this week advanced their portions of a massive reconciliation bill aimed at realizing President Trump’s legislative agenda.