Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association America's hospitals are deeply disappointed that today's proposal puts further stress on vital care on which seniors depend on. Medicare already fails to covers the cost...Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association We welcome President Obama's contribution to the national dialogue on how best to come to grips with our nation's soaring deficit. We appreciate the President's balanced approach to addressing the deficit while preserving health care coverage. Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association The nation's hospitals are dedicated to providing safe, effective care to the communities they serve and work tirelessly to ensure patients get the right care at the right time. Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association The impending budget crisis is real, and we all need to work together to lower the burden for future generations. This budget represents the next chapter in a discussion on the critical issues of our nation's fiscal stability. Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association With the campaign season over, now the focus must be on governance. On behalf of hospitals, the AHA will continue to work with both political parties so that hospitals can continue to serve patients and communities. Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association America's hospitals are deeply disappointed with today's proposal. Plain and simple: this policy will undermine hospitals' ability to care for patients and communities across the country. Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association America's hospitals have long been committed to ensuring health care coverage for all. While the path to universal coverage has been long, today we are closer than ever to reaching this important goal. Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO, American Hospital Association Last night, the House took an historic step in making health reform a reality. While the House bill makes important progress in expanding coverage, an important goal for hospitals, there are areas for improvement. In the days ahead, America's hospitals will work to improve upon the bill for patients and families.
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO, American Hospital Association America's hospitals commend the House leadership for their commitment to this historic effort to expand coverage. Hospitals want to see coverage for all become a reality. Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO, American Hospital Association Senator Ted Kennedy's respected leadership has impacted many of the great debates of our times. He was always moving forward, with a profound belief that by working together, we could solve challenges both large and small that confront our nation.
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO American Hospital Association America's hospitals support systemic reform that lowers costs and improves care for patients; however, we are deeply disappointed and concerned to see the Administration...Show More Summary
Rich Umbdenstock President and CEO, American Hospital Association The AHA welcomes the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) launch of the Hospital Energy Alliance (HEA), with its goal of achieving energy savings while preserving and enhancing health care delivery.