Public Policies
Fiscal
Supporting fiscal policies that ensure health coverage for all, including Medicare and Medicaid, and consider the needs of our most vulnerable communities.
Health Care Transformation
Advancing the delivery of health care and finding new ways to be more efficient and effective for all of our patients.
Community Health
Improving the health of the communities we are privileged to serve by prioritizing their needs.
Quality and Safety
Ensuring quality and safety for everyone through policies designed to protect patients and deliver care more effectively and efficiently.
Featured News
Featured news includes articles and tweets from multiple viewpoints and is designed to keep you abreast of the current debate around issues that are important to AMITA Health. This information should not be construed as our point of view.
“We are going to transform our city... No one person, no one leader—even if it's a woman—can change the city alone. We must do it together.”
— Lori Lightfoot (@LightfootForChi) May 17, 2019
—Mayor-Elect Lightfoot pic.twitter.com/QoE3dY83YG
Every Illinoisan deserves a to live in a safe community that is free from gun violence.
— Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton (@LtGovStratton) May 16, 2019
I was proud to stand with activists and residents to call for community investments at the Restoring Our Communities Rally! #LGontheMove #EndGunViolence #InVESTinIL pic.twitter.com/mHJUeuSY1y
All human beings deserve nutritious meals. The Hot Meals for Hungry Illinoisans Act, HB3343, would allow recipients that are elderly, struggling with a disability, or experiencing homelessness to buy hot meals. #Twill #StrongerCommunities https://t.co/SpDvb0088T
— Shriver Center (@shrivercenter) May 17, 2019
Yesterday morning, I testified before the @WaysMeansCmte about America’s #maternalmortality crisis, the disparity facing Black moms and my plan to solve it: the #MOMMAact. pic.twitter.com/SJbDhQNh69
— Robin Kelly (@RepRobinKelly) May 17, 2019
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Meet The New City Council
A new mayor and a dozen new alderman take their seats Monday. Here’s everything you need to know about all 50 wards.
Chicago Sun-Times + May 18, 2019 + View Article
America’s Health Insurance Plans Issues Statement on No Surprises Act
America’s Health Insurance Plans issued the following statement by President and CEO Matt Eyles after the introduction of the No Surprises Act by House Energy ...
Insurance News Net + May 15, 2019 + View Article
Knowledge Center
Helping you learn and stay up-to-date is our goal. The Knowledge Center provides you with all the basics you need to be a champion on public policy as well as any training and education you may want to be effective and build your skills.
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Legislator Look-Up
Who represents you where you live? Use this easy link to identify your legislators so you can be engaged.
Legislative Updates
Participate in our monthly Advocacy calls the first Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM CT or catch up on the presentations you missed here.
Advocacy Guide: Top 10 Tips
Our Advocacy Guide focuses on the essentials you need to be effective in your advocacy efforts. Use these top 10 tips when advocating with elected officials at any level.
