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Hospital Advocacy Resources

Recent Resources and Comment Letters

• Template Resolution on AHA's "Seven Steps to a Healthier America" for hospital boards of trustees                 

• Thank you letter to all delegates who voted for H.R. 1

• Medicare Reform Legislation: A PowerPoint presentation summarizing the Medicare Reform Legislation, presented to OHA Board Nov. 21, 2003.

• November 20, 2003:  OHA letter to Congress urging "yes" vote on Medicare legislation.

• November 6, 2003:  OHA Comment Letter on OIG "Usual Charges" Rule Change

• October 30, 2003:  Medicare Reform Bill on Right Track for Providers, Congress Must Pass SoonMedicare Reform Legislation:  A side-by-side comparison of the House- and Senate-Passed Versions (As of Oct. 31, 2003)

Previous Advocacy Alerts, Comment Letters, and Talking Points

• August 5, 2003:  Letter To Senator Voinovich -- Please Support DSH Relief

Template Letters

• FY 2004 Budget Resolution, No Cuts to Medicaid

Glossary of Terms

List of health care and legislative terms to help people better understand the evolving health care delivery system.

Primer on Medicare

The basic facts about America's federal insurance program for senior and disabled citizens.

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Step-by-step explanation of how legislation is introduced, amended, and enacted.

OHA Advocacy Network Toolbox

A compilation of tips, contact lists, Web sites, and other useful resources for hospital advocates.  (Requires registration with OHA Advocacy Network.)

Contact Your Legislator

• Ohio Congressional Delegation

• List of Legislators by Hospital

• Tips for writing legislators

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