Senate health bill update

Posted on: 7/19/17


Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday said he will not move forward with the Better Care Reconciliation Act, legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act, after Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) said they could not support the bill. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Rand Paul (R-KY) had already said they would not vote for a Motion to Proceed on the bill. McConnell has indicated he intends to hold a vote on outright repeal of the ACA “in the very near future.”

“Repeal without any effort to replace would leave millions of patients at risk during their most vulnerable times,” said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack in a statement. “Our hope is that the Senate will use this opportunity to regroup and work in a bipartisan manner to make the much-needed repairs and refinements, creating a health care system that can stand the test of time. We ask Congress to extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program and vital rural health programs and stabilize the Health Insurance Marketplaces by funding the cost-sharing reduction payments. America’s hospitals and health systems stand ready to help.” (AHA Today, July 18, 2017)

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.