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June 7, 2023 at 10:08 PM

ADVOCATES: Make your voice heard!

As a top advocate for the Coalition, we need to hear your voice!       Hello, Right now, Congress funds only 84% of the costs of care for seniors on Medicare. Now, Members of Congress are considering further payment reductions! This would reduce access to high quali…

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May 31, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Do you have a hospital experience you can share?

As a top advocate for the Coalition, we’d like to hear your voice!       Hello, We’d like to thank you for being a committed member of the Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care! For more than 20 years, CPAH has been there to support and stand with hospitals and…

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May 22, 2023 at 6:55 PM

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May 17, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Protect Seniors’ Access to Care

Join the fight to protect seniors' access to care.       Hello, Did you know that the federal government pays hospitals just 84% of the cost of caring for seniors on Medicare? Now, some in Congress are trying to reduce this funding even more, making it harder for se…

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May 4, 2023 at 8:44 PM

REMINDER: Tell Congress to protect seniors

Some in Congress are pushing for additional reductions to hospitals.       Hello, Did you know? The federal government pays hospitals just 84 percent of the cost of caring for our seniors under Medicare.  Now, some in Congress are pushing for additional reductions to…

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April 26, 2023 at 2:08 PM

ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to protect seniors

Some in Congress are pushing for additional reductions to hospitals.       Hello, Did you know? The federal government pays hospitals just 84 percent of the cost of caring for our seniors under Medicare.  Now, some in Congress are pushing for additional reductions to…

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April 18, 2023 at 4:57 PM

Stand With Rural Hospitals

Rural hospitals provide a one-of-a-kind value in their communities — one that’s worth fighting for.       Hello, Did you know?  58 million Americans rely on rural hospitals and health systems to receive the care they need. But access to care – whether it’s for emerg…

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April 13, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Wow, did you see this?

65 million Americans rely on Medicare and Medicaid for their health care coverage – cuts put that at risk.       Hello, Recently, The Washington Post editorial board suggested the federal government cut Medicare funding to achieve “fiscal responsibility.”  Here’s wha…

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April 11, 2023 at 8:16 PM

30-SEC POLL: What are your health care priorities?

A new Congress is in session – let us know what your top health care priorities are.       Hello, The 118th Congress is in session and we want to hear from you about what you think Congress' health care priorities should be. Congress will make decisions on funding …

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April 6, 2023 at 9:01 PM

SAY NO TO CUTS: Your Signature Needed

The fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid from funding cuts is just beginning.       Hello, Have you heard the latest on Medicare and Medicaid in Congress? Congress is considering cuts to Medicare and Medicaid this year. These cuts would lower quality of care, reduc…

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March 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM

SHARE: Thank you, health care workers!

We asked, and YOU answered!       Hello, We asked, and YOU answered!  Hundreds of Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care advocates like you submitted custom messages to thank the hospital and health system workers who work tirelessly to provide high quality care…

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March 21, 2023 at 10:02 PM

REMINDER: Send a thank you note to health care workers!

To recognize the millions of health care workers across America who provide quality care for their communities, we’re collecting personal messages from advocates like you.       Hello, To recognize the millions of health care workers across America who provide for th…

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March 16, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Stand With Rural Hospitals

Rural hospitals provide a one-of-a-kind value in their communities — one that’s worth fighting for.       Hello, Did you know?  58 million Americans rely on rural hospitals and health systems to receive the care they need. But access to care – whether it’s for emerg…

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March 6, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Tell Health Care Workers: THANK YOU!

To recognize the millions of health care workers across America who provide for their communities, we’re collecting personal messages from advocates like you.       Hello, Health care workers provide critical care for millions of patients across America – but the CO…

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February 27, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Stay in the loop on the fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid

The fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid from funding cuts is just beginning       Hello, Essential funding for Medicare and Medicaid could be on the chopping block as Congress considers budget reforms in the coming months. These cuts would be devastating for Ameri…

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February 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM

30-SEC POLL: What are your health care priorities?

A new Congress is in session – let us know what your top health care priorities are.       Hello, A new Congress is in session and we want to hear from you about what you think Congress' health care priorities should be. Congress will make decisions on funding for …

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February 16, 2023 at 10:40 PM

BLOG: Do you know your ABCS?

Learn how you can prevent heart disease and stroke.       Hello, Did you know that 1 in every 5 deaths in the United States is due to heart disease?  American Heart Month is all about cardiovascular health education and improvement. You can improve your health with …

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January 24, 2023 at 12:31 AM

It’s Maternal Awareness Day 👩‍

Learn some goals to improve maternal health outcomes       Friend, today is #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay. The causes of maternal mortality are numerous, complex, and multifactorial but understanding the U.S. maternal mortality crisis is the first step toward eliminat…

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January 13, 2023 at 8:31 PM

How the tripledemic is affecting hospitals

How you can show support       Friend, the holidays may be over, but winter and the flu season will stick around for a few more weeks. Due to the flu season’s early start in October coupled with surging cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19, expert…

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January 6, 2023 at 8:30 PM

2.7 Million + You

Thank you for being in our Coalition       Friend, the last year was full of challenges in health care—from budget cuts that threatened Medicare and rural hospitals to the current surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Supporters like you never gave up, and for…

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December 20, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Tell your lawmakers: Protect Medicare now! 🗣️

Time is running out       Time is running out to protect Medicare — Send your message to lawmakers! Friend, we need your help now.  Members of Congress will be voting soon on funding for next year. You still have time to take action to stop Medicare cuts that could…

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December 16, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Action Alert: Protect Medicare from budget cuts!

Send a message to Congress       🗣️Your voice is needed 🗣️ If Congress does not act before the end of the year, Medicare will face cuts. Tell them to protect health care! Friend, Every American deserves access to quality health care. Yet time and time again, that acc…

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December 8, 2022 at 6:45 PM

Preparing to gather with loved ones during the holidays?

Here’s 5 tips for staying healthy       Find the right gift for a loved one? Check. Perfect a classic family recipe? Check. Pack your suitcase for travel? Check. With the winter holidays fast-approaching, your holiday checklist might be all set. But with the worryin…

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November 22, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Send a digital card to Hospital Heroes

Show your gratitude with us       Delivering quality patient care never stops. As many of us prepare to gather with our loved ones this holiday season, we urge you to think about the many hospital workers that provide vital health services 365 days a year and keep ou…

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November 15, 2022 at 10:45 PM

What you should know about rural hospitals

Read our blog post to learn more       No matter where you live, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality health care. During Rural Hospital Week, we’re uplifting the vital role that rural hospitals have in delivering health care to 60 million Americans ac…

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November 10, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Step up and take action 📣

Pledge to protect Medicare from billions in budget cuts       Billions of dollars in Medicare funding could be cut due to the Pay As You Go Law — commonly known as PAYGO. That’s why we’re calling on our steadfast coalition to step up and pledge to protect Medicare f…

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November 4, 2022 at 12:02 PM

Do you know what PAYGO is?

Learn more here →       More than $700 billion in budget cuts to federal programs are at risk due to the Pay As You Go Law — commonly known as PAYGO. The vast majority of those cuts (90%!) would hit hospitals and Medicare providers, which would have a detrimental im…

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October 27, 2022 at 9:04 PM

Pop quiz! What year was Medicare signed?

Take our full quiz to test your knowledge!       How much do you know about Medicare? Take our quiz to test your knowledge! You hear us talking about Medicare and Medicaid a lot, and that’s because they’re such a key part of health care in America, covering millions …

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October 19, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Make your voice heard at the ballot box 🗳️

Vote for health care and more       The midterm elections are coming up, friend. Take a moment to check your voter registration and find your local polling place here! Testing link here Voting is key to maintaining a healthy democracy – and a healthy community. The …

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September 15, 2022 at 5:01 PM

We’re honoring neonatal nurses

Sign our digital card       It’s National Neonatal Nurses Week! Neonatal nurses provide vital, dedicated care to hospitals’ littlest patients. Day-in and day-out, thousands of NICU nurses help worried parents feel more at ease and improve health outcomes for infants…

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September 8, 2022 at 9:45 PM

This story will make you smile!

Hospital Heroes transformed Cody’s life       When Cody Chandler arrived at the UT Health Tyler emergency room with pneumonia, the last thing he expected was to be diagnosed with leukemia. Cody spent the next month in the hospital fighting for his life. The aggre…

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August 25, 2022 at 10:01 PM

COVID-19 funds are drying up

Pledge to help us protect hospitals and patient care       Federal COVID-19 funds are drying up – and discussions to pass more aid are not moving forward right now in Congress. That’s bad news for hospitals and patients. And we’re not just talking about COVID-19 pa…

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August 22, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Send us your health care-related questions

We're here to help Hi, It’s been a busy week in health care news. The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in Congress, a public health emergency has been declared for monkeypox, and new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge — It’s a lot to keep up with. That's why we're inviting you to share your …

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August 12, 2022 at 10:16 PM

“We will never forget everyone’s kindness”

Read Connie’s story about her early, unexpected delivery       When Connie was referred to Lovelace Women’s Hospital by her doctor, she did not expect to deliver her baby at only 27 weeks due to health complications. “I felt myself shrink,” remembers Connie upon hear…

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August 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Happy National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉

Why we should stay up-to-date on our vaccines       Vaccines are a reliable, proven solution to building strong, healthy communities. And National Immunization Awareness Month is the perfect time to do your part by checking that you are up-to-date on immunizations w…

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July 30, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Medicare turns 57 today! 🎉

Celebrate by pledging to protect Medicare for years to come       Today is the 57th anniversary of Medicare being signed into law! The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care is dedicated to protecting Medicare and upholding its legacy — especially amid recent …

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July 27, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Do you know who the very first Medicare beneficiary was?

Learn more about the history of Medicare       Nearly 56 years ago, Medicare was signed into law. To celebrate the upcoming anniversary, we’re sharing 5 facts about its origin and impact. But before you read on, take a moment to sign our pledge to protect Medicare…

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July 21, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Roy spent nearly a month in the hospital

Hospital Heroes pulled him to recovery.       Roy Anderson was admitted to the hospital when he could not breathe properly due to severe illness from COVID-19. For weeks, he was on a ventilator. Roy credits his team of dedicated doctors and nurses for helping him pu…

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July 14, 2022 at 8:31 PM

We want to hear from you

There’s still time to complete our community survey       We noticed you haven’t completed our supporter survey yet and wanted to let you know there’s still time to make your voice heard. We’re so grateful to have a strong supporter community alongside us that is pr…

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July 3, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Hospital Heroes keep our nation running

We’re recognizing health care workers       It's almost July 4th. And Independence Day is an excellent time to show our appreciation for those who make our country strong – including frontline health care workers. Affordable, accessible health care is the foundatio…

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June 30, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Have you taken the Medicare pledge yet?

Your name matters       Last month, we asked our community to take our pledge to protect patient care and push back against cuts to Medicare. You showed up, in a big way! Tons of people from District Of Columbia, and many others across the country, sent a powerful …

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June 28, 2022 at 9:32 PM

The last 100+ years of Alzheimer’s treatment breakthroughs

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month       Together, we will end Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and we are exploring the recent milestones in Alzheimer’s research and treatment. Right now, about 5.6 million A…

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June 15, 2022 at 10:02 PM

We’re listening 👂

Please fill out this community survey       The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care is only as strong as the community that powers it. We can’t achieve anything without you. That’s why we’ve created a brief survey to get your feedback on our current work and …

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June 9, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Rachel’s a survivor 💪

The dedicated healthcare professionals at HCA Florida Healthcare would stop at nothing to care for Rachel and her family       Rachel and David Watson are each other’s rocks. When they both contracted COVID-19 at the same time, they were scared, but they knew they co…

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June 3, 2022 at 3:30 PM

❓❓Medicaid v. Medicare: what's the difference❓❓

Answer this quick question and find out if you're right       There’s a lot to understand about Medicare and Medicaid. Though both programs have been around since 1965, the specifics of how they work, who they serve, and how they are different is still sometimes hard…

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May 31, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Millions of people struggle with mental health issues

Let’s #breakthestigma       May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to remember that mental health plays a significant role in your overall health and well-being. Good mental health strengthens your ability to cope with whatever life throws at you, and can help…

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May 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Medicaid keeps mothers healthy

Will you join the fight to protect Medicaid       Pregnancy and childbirth should be a time of joy, love, and celebration, but far too many American mothers face roadblocks when accessing the care they need. A lack of access to care can cause complications and som…

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May 19, 2022 at 10:24 PM

Quick question

Do you support Medicare?       Who gets to decide when the pandemic is over? For thousands of hospitals and health care workers, COVID-19 is still a part of their daily life and work as cases are rising in hospitals. Workforce shortages, supply chain issues, and s…

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May 11, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Take action: Show your ❤️️❤️️❤️️ for hospitals

National Hospital Week       It’s National Hospital Week, a time to celebrate the hospitals, health systems, and health care workers who provide vital care for their communities every day of the year. We are grateful every day for the courage, strength, and persev…

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April 23, 2022 at 2:30 PM

These wins would not be possible without you

Help us celebrate the fight for affordable health care       When patient care is threatened, the Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care is there.  The pandemic created a renewed focus and attention on the importance of accessible, quality health care, and it re…

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