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Leadership, Surprise Medical Billing
Blog: Why hospitals and physicians are filing suit over No Surprises Act final rules that jeopardize patient access to care
America’s hospitals and physicians filed a lawsuit in an effort to protect patients’ access to critical health care services. At issue is the implementation of the No Surprises Act, legislation that both the AHA and AMA worked vigorously to get enacted in order to protect patients from surprise medical bills for out-of-network care.
Surprise Medical Billing, Legislation and Legislative Advocacy
On surprise billing, look at the facts and not misleading ads
By Molly Smith
Hospitals and health systems have long advocated for protecting patients from certain unexpected medical bills while preserving their access to care.
Health Insurance, Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), Enroll in Health Insurance
Blog: Join us in helping the uninsured obtain coverage
By Molly Smith
The AHA recently joined a non-partisan coalition, Get Covered 2021, to promote tools to stop the spread of COVID-19 and expand health coverage to millions of uninsured Americans. Molly Smith, AHA vice president of coverage and state issues forum, explains how hospitals and health systems can get involved in this meaningful effort to improve the overall health of individuals and communities.
340B Drug Pricing Program, Access & Health Coverage, Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities, Drug Prices
Drug Industry-Funded Consultant Swings and Misses
By Molly Smith
Another week, another drug industry-funded consultant attempting to divert attention away from the high and rising costs of prescription drugs by attacking the 340B drug pricing program.
Financial Oversight, Care Delivery, Financial Management, Strategic Planning
Total cost of care: Key considerations
Hospitals and health systems are continuously striving to reduce costs and improve the efficiency of care. It is useful to consider the impact of measuring the “total cost of care” on hospitals and health systems, as well as contemplate what steps health care leaders need to take.