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Health care issues and best practices: through its board and extensive committee and regional policy board outreach, among other mechanisms, the AHA provides a forum for members to participate in discussions of relevant health care issues and the development of best practices as they relate to hospitals and other sectors of health care.

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Representation and advocacy: AHA works with, and on behalf of, its members to represent and advocate policy positions before the congress, the courts, the white house and federal agencies. Through representation and advocacy, the AHA assists its members on initiatives and changes needed to further hospitals' mission to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient health care to all americans.

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Membership services: AHA works with, and on behalf of, its members to provide education, information and assistance that helps hospitals achieve their full potential in providing their communities with high-quality health care. AHA provides specific education, publications, networking, leadership opportunities, and recognition to hospitals and healthcare professionals.