Amendments to ACA repeal bill unveiled

Posted on: 3/22/17


House Republican leaders late on Monday unveiled changes to the American Health Care Act, legislation that would repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act. One manager’s amendment makes changes to policies affecting both Medicaid and the tax code, and a second amendment makes technical changes to conform to budget reconciliation instructions and address other drafting issues. The American Hospital Association (AHA) does not support the bill. AHA members received a Special Bulletin highlighting the changes to the bill.

Make your voice heard now on Capitol Hill. The House Rules Committee was scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, and a vote on the American Health Care Act is expected on the House floor Thursday evening. AHA has sent member hospitals data estimating the impact of the bill’s Medicaid provisions. Please continue to reach out to your House members and urge them not to support the bill. In your conversations, it is important to communicate how the bill would affect your hospital, patients and community. Now is a critical time to speak up for your patients and community. To locate contact information for your U.S. House member, go to OHA’s VoterVoice Action Center. (AHA News Now, March 21, 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.