Testimony
Every day, AHA staff take to Capitol Hill to tell the hospital story, working to educate Congress on key issues and the field’s concerns. We also advocate with federal regulators, provide expert testimony, and highlight the impact proposed changes could have and suggest alternative solutions. Below are the most recent statements the AHA has submitted for the record for congressional hearings or agency panels.
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Testimony of the AHA before the Standards Subcommittee of the National Committee on Vital and Health
Testimony of the American Hospital Association before the Adoption and Certification Workgroup of the Health IT Policy Committee re hospitals' experiences with usability of electronic health records \
Melinda Hatton, general counsel and senior vice president of the AmericanHospital Association provides feedback on the impact of the antitrust laws on ournation's hospital, and hospitals' efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of care.
Joint Statement from the AHA, AAMC and FAH before CMS' listening session on the recent trend of Medicare beneficiaries receiving extended observation care as a hospital outpatient.