Our nation’s health care system has entered a new era with the recent enactment of federal health care reform. This landmark legislation will result in many changes in how health care is financed and delivered for years to come. For nearly two decades, CHA has been at the forefront in advocating for meaningful health care reform — and we will continue to help shape the future of hospital care far into the future. CHA’s vision of an “optimally healthy society” is now a reality within reach.

Navigating the new rules and regulations will be challenging — the law is complex and far-reaching. As part of CHA's ongoing effort to assist members as they adapt to the new environment, this section provides materials to help hospitals understand and comply with the new law, plan for the future, and communicate with their patients and communities about the impacts of health care reform.

HCR Issue-Specific Analyses

Series of papers examining impact of the law on hospitals

HCR DataSuite Analyses

Includes estimator tool to help hospitals measure the law’s financial impact

HCR Law & Overview

Text of the law, and CHA materials that provide high-level and more detailed overviews of provisions

HCR Background

Summaries of various proposals and CHA advocacy efforts