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Safety Net Matters Blog

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:24:03 GMT

This is the official NAPH Blog. In this space we seek to stimulate interesting discussions around issues that affect safety net hospitals and the diverse patients that we serve. So let the dialogues begin!

This Week in Washington Podcast

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:31:59 GMT

Each week, policy experts at NAPH comb through the latest health care news and identify the stories of greatest importance to safety net hospitals and health leaders. Subscribe to the podcast series using RSS or click the audio icons to hear the latest from This Week in Washington!

Welcome!

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:47:25 GMT

Media Contact

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:20:51 GMT

2010 Press Releases

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:58:25 GMT

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 Executive Director Chris Burch Receives AHA's Honorary Life Membership Award (April 26, 2010)

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:09:06 GMT

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently presented its Honorary Life Membership Award to Christine Capito Burch, executive director of the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH), for her contributions to hospitals and health care in America.

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.

NAPH Co-Sponsors First Annual CQ HealthBeat Conference (March 9, 2010)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:26:55 GMT

With the president expected to lay out a plan for how he and his party will attempt to finish their health care overhaul legislation, CQ-Roll Call Group On Tues., March 9, gathered leaders from all sides of the health care debate to discuss "now what?" and "what's next?"

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.

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.

2009 Press Releases

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:59:05 GMT

NAPH Joins Hospital Associations in Asking Administration to Reconsider Incentive Definitions (December 11, 2009)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:26:00 GMT

In a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NAPH and four other national hospital associations outlined concerns with the department's expected definitions of a "hospital" and "hospital-based physician," which will play important roles in determining eligibility for more than $17 billion in health IT funds supporting the meaningful use of electronic health records.

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.

Statement: NAPH Urges Congress to Reject White House Proposal to Cut Supplemental Safety Net Payments - June 15, 2009

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:12:47 GMT

NAPH urges the Administration to rethink it's proposal to cut DSH funding and strongly recommends that the Congress reject it in the forthcoming debate, in favor of an approach that would assess the true extent of the ongoing need for supplemental payments only after expanded coverage has been fully achieved.

Statement: Administration Makes $268 Million Available for Hospitals Serving Uninsured, Vulnerable Americans - March 20, 2009

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:42:57 GMT

NAPH applauds the Obama Administration and Congress for making $268 million in additional funding available today for states to help safety net hospital systems who are meeting our nation's health care needs during the current economic crisis.

Statement: Larry Gage Attends White House Forum on Health Reform - March 5, 2009

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:52:52 GMT

Larry Gage, President of the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems, was honored to have a seat at the table as the Obama Administration begins plans to expand health care coverage to all Americans and overhaul the health care system.

Statement: Enchancing Medicaid in the Economic Relief Package - January 27, 2009

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:30:42 GMT

Statement from Partnership for Medicaid Press Event made by Arthur A. Gianelli, President & CEO of Nassau Health Care Corporation, a NAPH member.

Current Photos/Videos

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:08:54 GMT

2010 NAPH Annual Conference

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:29:09 GMT

Photo slideshow highlighting the event that took place June 23-25 in Denver, CO.

2010 Spring Legislative Event

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:31:35 GMT

Photos from the NAPH Spring Leg Event held March 9 and 10, 2010, in Washington, DC.

NAPH Members Visit with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (March 10, 2010)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:31:05 GMT

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Whip James E. Clyburn held a meeting this afternoon with representatives from the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems.

2009 Fall Legislative Event

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:50:11 GMT

September 2009 - Washington, DC

Fall Leg Event 09

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:42:51 GMT

NAPH Member Video Gallery

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:35:34 GMT

2009 Spring Legislative Event

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:08:23 GMT

Washington, DC March 10-11, 2009

2010 NAPH Radio Media Tour

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:46:50 GMT

Christine Capito Burch

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:45:30 GMT

Executive Director
NAPH

Metro Networks - Seattle, WA
WOND - AM
KOMO - AM
WFLA - AM
WTOP - FM
Georgia News Network
Minnesota News Network
MarketWatch - National
WWJ - AM
WALR - FM
WIOD - AM

Overview

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:51:42 GMT

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Key Facts About America's Safety Net Health Systems

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:58:32 GMT

Safety net health care systems are the thousands of public hospitals, teaching hospitals and nonprofit health care providers who care for all regardless of their ability to pay.

Overview

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:15:29 GMT