In September, important healthcare legislation that would impact access to patient care was debated in both the House and the Senate. But the fight to protect access to care is far from over: In the coming months, the House will likely return to debating a bill that was shelved last Monday that has site-neutral provisions, and […]
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What is Congressional recess? Congressional recess means that your Member of Congress is in your home district. Policymakers use the recess to connect with their constituents. Why is advocacy still crucial during Congressional recess? Even though Congress is out of session, your Member of Congress uses this time to ensure that they’re listening to the
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This National UV Safety Awareness Month, record heat is impacting many locations throughout the United States. As part of the Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care commitment to protecting patient care and advocating for America’s hospitals and hospital systems, CPAH has put together some tips to keep you and your family safe this summer. Here’s What
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UPDATE Aug. 15, 2023: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled its final Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rule for FY 2024, which results in a $957 million cut to DSH hospitals. This astronomical loss threatens hospitals’ ability to continue providing essential services to underserved communities, at a time when millions are losing Medicaid
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The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care has launched a new TV ad urging Congress not to make reductions to Medicare payments to hospitals and health systems that would reduce access to care and services for Medicare patients. The ad notes that the federal government pays hospitals just 84% of the cost of caring for seniors on
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The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care was established more than 20 years ago to preserve access to the best quality healthcare. This community, now over two million strong, has fought for patient access before – and we are ready to do so again. The Washington Post editorial board recently published an opinion piece calling
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Funding for Medicare and Medicaid – programs that provide necessary, quality healthcare to more than 135 million Americans – could be at stake in upcoming debates over the national budget. No other time in history has demonstrated the value of these programs than the last three years. Hospitals are experiencing significant increases in expenses for
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1 in every 5 deaths in the United States is due to heart disease. Take these five steps now to improve your health.
American Heart Month: Do you know your ABCS? Read More »
According to the CDC, over 80% of maternal deaths in the United States are preventable. To prevent these tragic deaths, which are occurring at increasing rates, we must first know why they’re happening. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and their partners from across the country, have deemed January 23 #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, to help
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