AHA participates in roundtable with CMS administrator at AtlantiCare in NJ

Jul 21, 2025 - 03:40 PM
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., visited Dr. Oz at AtlantiCare health system in New Jersey on July 19, 2025

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., July 19 visited AtlantiCare health system in New Jersey, making stops at its medical facilities, regional educational institutions and community outreach sites. After the tour, Oz met with leaders from health care, government, education and technology to discuss how evolving federal policy intersects with the day-to-day delivery of care — and the need for reforms that improve access and reduce complexity. AHA Senior Vice President of Public Policy Analysis and Development Ashley Thompson participated in the roundtable, which included a discussion about technology opportunities and regulatory relief, referencing recommendations from the AHA to streamline operations and ease administrative strain. See the AtlantiCare release for more details on the meeting.

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