FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement attributable to:
Jennifer DeCubellis
President and CEO
America’s Essential Hospitals
Washington, D.C. – America’s Essential Hospitals released the following statement in response to the reintroduction of the Reinforcing Essential Health Systems for Communities Act by Reps. Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) and David Valadao (R-Calif.). The bill would define “essential health systems” and give Congress a tool to target these hospitals with funding, protection, and other support.
“The reintroduction of the Reinforcing Essential Health Systems for Communities Act is a critical step in recognizing the foundational importance essential hospitals play in the nation’s health care system. This bill will help us remain focused on our core mission of providing high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care.“
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About America’s Essential Hospitals
America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health and access to health care. We support our nearly 400 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health, and other services. Supported by Essential Hospitals Institute, the association’s research and education arm, essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.
Contact:
James Swann
Director of Communications
jswann@essentialhospitals.org
202.585.0102
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