American Hospital Association March 24, 2023
Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA

Some of the most impactful laws passed in our country have needed to be revisited and fine-tuned to remain relevant to peoples’ lives. The Social Security Act, for instance, has been adjusted a number of times over the years to reflect changing demographics and longer life spans. The same is true for Medicare and Medicaid; both have been amended and modernized numerous times over the years to meet expanding health needs, including the addition of a prescription drug benefit for seniors.

The Affordable Care Act, considered by many to be perhaps the most consequential health care legislation since Medicare and Medicaid were enacted in 1965, marked its 13th anniversary yesterday.

The historic law has provided coverage to more than 30...

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