Our Policy Positions

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Each year, the ľֱ (AHA) produces scientific statements and guidelines based on expert consensus in order to promote our mission to be a relentless force for longer, healthier lives. Our advocacy department works with leading experts around the world to translate these science-based documents into policy statements and policy advocacy materials that position the AHA on issues that will impact cardiovascular health and mortality, guide our advocacy work at all levels of government, allow us to support the important work of others, and inform policy makers, practitioners, health care professionals, researchers, the media and the public

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Policy Positions

Resources

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Resources

Fact Sheets

Air Pollution and CVD (PDF)

Air Quality (PDF)

 

 

 

See Also: Tobacco Endgame

Access to Care
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CDC Prevention

Policy Positions

Forecasting

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Global Life Saving Programs

Resources

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Policy Positions

Workplace Wellness

Historical Summary of ľֱ Published Positions on Worksite Wellness/Employee Health Management (PDF)

 

Food and Beverage in the Workplace

 

Tobacco and Nicotine in the Workplace

 

Employer Sponsored Wellness Programs

Resources

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AHA positioning on “value-based care”

The ľֱ supports a health care system that is person-centered, focuses on improving individual and population level experience and health outcomes, promotes health equity, and rewards our health care workforce for how well they do versus the number of billable services regardless of outcomes. Read the AHA publications addressing the need for health care delivery and payment reform and to move away from traditional fee for service. Value-based care (or person-first care) offers to opportunity to improve our health care system. As value-based care grows and evolves it is essential that organizations like AHA are engaged to ensure the changes are truly person-centered and ensure that everyone has access to high-value, whole person-centered care that is affordable.