Welcome to the new At-Large of the AHA website!

At Large uses its position as a Professional Membership Group of the American Hospital Association to support members with legislative representation and advocacy through AHA’s efforts, and provide information and exposure with: AHA News Now; the AHA Resource Center; and the AHA Web Site – all providing connections to services, information and members through the comprehensive organization for healthcare organizations. For information about joining At Large, please click here .

On the AHA Advocacy Agenda: In today's world, a modernized hospital is a necessity … serving as the healthcare safety net, and integral to the health and economic survival of the community it serves. The very special people who work in hospitals provide compassion, care and curing, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The American Hospital Association's Advocacy Agenda for 2008 is designed to

Improve quality and patient safety.
Protect fair reimbursement to ensure that beneficiaries of government-funded health programs like Medicare and Medicaid receive the highest-quality heath care services.
Improve the healthcare delivery system.
Ensure accountability for tax-exempt status.
Increase the capacity of the healthcare workforce and enhance employee relations.
Guarantee a fair marketplace that does not jeopardize the essential healthcare services America's communities need.

Click here for details on the AHA advocacy agenda.

What We've Accomplished For You - the return on your investment in the AHA

The AHA’s strength is drawn directly from your active participation and your dues investment. What’s the return on that investment? Take a moment to look over this special report and you’ll agree that, together, hospital leaders have built an extraordinarily strong national advocacy organization.

Statistics and Studies

The American Hospital Association conducts an annual survey of hospitals in the United States. Data compiled on Fast Facts from the 2004 annual survey are a sample of what you will find in AHA Hospital Statistics, 2006 edition. The definitive source for aggregate hospital data and trend analysis, AHA Hospital Statistics includes current and historical data on utilization, personnel, revenue, expenses, managed care contracts, community health indicators, physician models, and much more. Click here to view the Fast Facts on U.S. Hospitals.