Announcements

NAPH Concerned About Health Care Cuts in President's Budget (Feb. 13, 2012)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:53:12 GMT

NAPH appreciates President Barack Obama's efforts to decrease the budget deficit and strengthen the nation through growth and innovation. However, we oppose health care cuts that will damage the safety net's ability to do just that - innovate to ensure all Americans get the best care.

Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts Put at Risk Largest Public Healthcare Safety Net that Injects $11 Billion of Economic Life into NYC Communities (Oct. 26, 2011)

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:32:09 GMT

NAPH announced the results of an analysis conducted by NAPH that shows public healthcare safety net systems like the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation not only keep their communities healthy but also drive significant economic activity and are often the largest employers in their region.

NAPH to Announce Impact of NYC Public Hospital System on Local Jobs and Economy (Oct. 25, 2011)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:50:03 GMT

NAPH President and CEO Bruce Siegel will make an announcement on Wednesday, October 26 at 1p.m. in the lobby of Bellevue Hospital about jobs and economic activity supported by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) and safety net hospitals across the country.

NAPH Supports Changes to Final Rule for Accountable Care Organizations (Oct. 20, 2011)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:50:36 GMT

NAPH applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for making positive changes to its final rule - released today - for accountable care organizations under the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

NEW AD CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO URGE CONGRESS TO PROTECT MEDICAID (Sept. 20, 2011)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:51:31 GMT

Washington D.C. -The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems recently launched an advertising campaign to educate Congress and the Administration about the implications of cutting Medicaid to the nearly 60 million Americans currently covered by the program -mostly children, women and the disabled. Medicaid is under fire from all sides during the deficit reduction debate, and NAPH is standing up for patients and Medicaid beneficiaries across the country.

NAPH Concerned about President's Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Graduate Medical Education (Sept. 19, 2011)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:52:39 GMT

Washington, D.C. (September 19, 2011)-NAPH commends President Barack Obama for working with Congress and the Joint Special Committee on Deficit Reduction to achieve their goal of at least $1.2 trillion in budgetary savings over 10 years and appreciates the president's commitment to finding even more federal savings.

NAPH Appoints New Vice President for Advocacy and Policy (Aug. 5, 2011)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:54:15 GMT

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) recently announced the addition of Dr. Beth Feldpush to its executive team as Vice President for Advocacy and Policy.

NAPH Appoints New Senior Vice President for Leadership and Innovation (June 22, 2011)

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:47:12 GMT

AHA PRESIDENT RICHARD UMBDENSTOCK AND PRINCETON UNIVERSITY (June 15, 2011)

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:30:24 GMT

Funding is Critical for Medicaid Program to Aide in Deficit Reduction (April 13, 2011)

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:10:33 GMT

NAPH is committed to work with Congress and the Administration to ensure that reductions in federal spending do not undermine the Medicaid program.

House Budget Resolution Endangers Critical Medicaid Program for Millions of Vulnerable Americans (April 5, 2011)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:27:41 GMT

NAPH is urging Congress to reject the House's proposed FY 2012 Budget Resolution, which would cut Medicaid spending by more than $750 billion across the next 10 years.

Remarks of NAPH President Larry S. Gage at NACHC Awards Dinner (March 24, 2011)

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:09:57 GMT

Affordable Care Act Celebrates First Year of Enactment (March 23, 2011)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:27:03 GMT

Safety Net Health Systems Leaders in Implementation

NAPH Statement on President's 2012 Budget Proposal (Feb. 14, 2011)

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:55:32 GMT

President's Budget Cuts Billions in Medicaid Payments, Safety Net Hospitals Impacted

LARRY S. GAGE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 30 YEARS AS NAPH PRESIDENT (Jan. 12, 2011)

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:47:28 GMT

Larry S. Gage, who founded NAPH in 1981 and has served for 30 years as NAPH's president, announced he will retire from the position on July 1, 2011.

Statement on House Introduction of Health Reform Repeal Legislation (Jan. 5, 2011)

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:10:44 GMT

Statement on The Moment of Truth: Report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (Dec. 1, 2010)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:27:30 GMT

We commend the Commission's decision not to accelerate cuts to essential Medicare and Medicaid supplemental payments that presently support many services for the nation's most vulnerable populations.

STATEMENT ON FISCAL COMMISSION DSH CUTS (Nov. 10, 2010)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:28:29 GMT

While NAPH supports deficit reduction as one component of the nation's future economic stability, NAPH strongly opposes the proposal in this draft to accelerate cuts in vital Medicare and Medicaid payments to safety net hospitals and health systems.

NAPH NAMES BRUCE SIEGEL AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (July 19, 2010)

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:03:12 GMT

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Siegel succeeds Christine Capito Burch, who is retiring from NAPH after serving 20 years as Executive Director.

NAPH Praises House of Representatives for Passing Historic Bill - Statement of NAPH President Larry Gage (March 22, 2010)

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:12:45 GMT

The 140 safety net hospitals and health systems that make up NAPH's membership know that the historic vote March 21 by the House of Representatives will save lives and improve access for tens of millions of Americans all across the nation. Now, safety net hospitals and health systems should immediately begin to gear up for reform.

NAPH Strongly Urges Congress to Pass Health Reform - Statement of NAPH President Larry Gage (March 18, 2010)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:56:47 GMT

With the introduction of the House amendments to the Senate-passed bill, a realistic compromise has been put on the table. NAPH strongly urges Congress to pass this historic legislation without further delay.

Numbers of Uninsured on Rise in Nation's Public Hospitals (Feb. 24, 2010)

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:26:33 GMT

As the recession continues to batter state budgets, uncompensated care costs soar and services like Medicaid remain targets for massive funding cuts though millions of Americans are joining the safety net programs.

2010 Safety Net Award Nominations Open - Jan. 28, 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:49:09 GMT

NAPH Executive Director Chris Burch Announces Retirement Plans (Jan. 7, 2010)

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:49:17 GMT

Christine Capito Burch, Executive Director for the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH), announced that she will retire in mid-2010. The NAPH Executive Committee will engage in a national search for a successor.

Press Statement: Public Hospitals Nationwide Join Patient Safety Initiative - December 8, 2009

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:35:59 GMT

NAPH, Kaiser Permanente and the National Patient Safety Foundation today announced the "Patient Safety Initiative at America's Public Hospitals." This two-year program aims to enhance patient safety programs at public hospitals to ensure safe, high-quality care for vulnerable and low-income populations that depend on publicly supported health care institutions for medical care.

Statement: NAPH Commends Senator Baucus' Efforts to Advance Health Reform - September 17, 2009

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:57:18 GMT

NAPH strongly supports the broad thrust of Chairman Baucus' outlined proposal. Like other stakeholders we look forward to working closely with the Finance Committee and the Congressional leadership on details that are of direct concern to NAPH members and the patients and communities they serve.

Statement: NAPH's Reaction to the President's Speech on Health Care - September 10, 2009

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:56:17 GMT

NAPH's reaction to the President's health care speech September 9, 2009, delivered to a joint session of Congress.

Statement: NAPH Praises Newly Released House Reform Bill: America's Affordable Health Choices Act - July 15, 2009

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:07:36 GMT

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) congratulates the three House Committees with jurisdiction over health care for producing comprehensive reform legislation. Safety net hospitals are committed to working with Congress and the Administration to achieve reform in 2009.

Statement: N.A.C.H. and NAPH Believe American Hospital Association Deal Represents Positive Step Towards Health Reform but Support House Approach to Safety Net Hospital Payments - July 8, 2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:22:36 GMT

This morning, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and two other national associations (the Federation of American Hospitals and the Catholic Health Association) announced an agreement with the Senate Finance Committee and the Obama Administration to accept approximately $155 billion in reduced payments to hospitals over the next 10 years, in order to help finance health reform.

NAPH Releases Massachusetts Health Reform Paper

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:29:57 GMT

NAPH Releases Massachusetts Health Reform Paper

NAPH Submits Comments on Baucus Health Reform White Paper

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:31:07 GMT

NAPH Submits Comments on Baucus Health Reform White Paper