Today, the American
Hospital Association (AHA) announced support for the Patient Protection and
Affordable Health Care Act and the improvements that will be made through
reconciliation, which together form the comprehensive health insurance reform
legislation before Congress.
Excerpts from AHA President and CEO Rich Umbdenstock's letter today to
Speaker Pelosi announcing the association's support for the legislation:
"On behalf of the 5,000 members of the American Hospital Association
(AHA), I am writing to express our support for passage of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (H.R. 3590), and the accompanying
changes in the reconciliation bill associated with that measure.
"As hospitals, our goal is to ensure universal coverage for health care
services. Like you, we believe that goal is achievable, and this legislation
moves the nation closer to that goal. We also appreciate the important
provisions contained in the legislation that will provide caregivers with
important tools the quality and delivery of patient services.