Policy and Legislation

Pollack has served as AHA's executive vice president for advocacy and public policy responsible for the development, implementation and management of the association’s advocacy, representation and public affairs activities.

Report claims that between 2015 and 2024, uninsured people in states not expanding Medicaid would rack up to $266 billion in uncompensated care.

When it comes to preparing for the health necessities of old age -- ensuring healthy, affordable independence for seniors -- the U.S. is failing. The long-term care crisis will continue to bankrupt middle class families unless there is a national solution.

Baptist made money doing what used to be industry heresy: reducing patients' use of the medical system.

The Florida Legislature abruptly ended its session three days early on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of bills unrelated to healthcare unfinished.

The U.S. House and Senate are considering trade legislation that would be financed in part by $700 million from extended Medicare sequestration authority -- much to the consternation of the healthcare provider community.

Doctors have called the programs confusing and time-consuming and say they offer little clinical benefit while detracting from their ability to care for patients.

Like other recent proposals for inpatient hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation facilities, payment would be tied to new standards for quality reporting.

Proposal also means 19 hospitals now listed as rural would be converted to urban, losing their 14.9 percent payment adjustment.

Obama administration tells state leaders that failing to expand Medicaid could jeopardize special funding to pay hospitals and doctors for treating the poor.