American Hospital Association July 26, 2024
It’s an understatement to say everything on the national political scene is both unprecedented and unpredictable these days.
To state the obvious, there will be an election in about 100 days. And regardless of the outcome, it will be followed by a lame-duck session of Congress where there will be several must-do items — including funding the government — which becomes the legislative platform for a variety of issues, including critical ones impacting hospitals that need to be addressed before the end of the year.
That’s why it’s so important to use this August recess that begins next week as an opportunity to engage senators and representatives while they are back home. More than ever, it is critical for federal...