The health care debate in Washington, D.C., and around the nation has important consequences for Johns Hopkins Medicine operations, for our employees, and for our patients. JHM executives have played a quiet but notable role in the debate, meeting with officials from the White House and the Cabinet, and with Members of Congress and their staff, explaining the key role of academic medical centers in the delivery of health care to millions of Americans.
These resources will give you insight into the health care debate and the position of Johns Hopkins leadership:
Our Leaders Speak on Television and Radio
WBAL-TV Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Medicine executives discuss the need for a fundamental change in health care delivery—a reimbursement model that incentivizes hospitals to provide high-quality care at lower costs.
C-SPAN's "Washington Journal"
Dr. Edward Miller, CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, discusses academic medical centers and health care legislation in Congress.
Maryland Public Television
Watch Johns Hopkins Medicine leaders weigh in on health care reform on MPT’s “Direct Connection.”
WBUR-FM Boston
Listen to Dean/CEO Edward Miller discuss the health care debate and Health Care Innovation Zones.
Published Views from Johns Hopkins Medicine Leaders
The JHU Gazette
Johns Hopkins Medicine executives discuss the need for a fundamental change in health care delivery systems and a critical focus on expanding the health care work force.
Washington Post Op-Ed
Dean/CEO Edward D. Miller and president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Darrell G. Kirsch, discuss the important role academic medical centers can play in the proposed Health Care Innovation Zones.
Wall Street Journal Article
Ron Peterson, president of Johns Hopkins Health System, talks about how hospital rate-setting in Maryland allows hospitals to treat the uninsured while enjoying financial stability.
Roll Call Newspaper Advertisement
Academic medical center leaders address Congress on geographic disparities and medical education.
Wall Street Journal Guest Column
Johns Hopkins patient safety expert Peter Pronovost discusses life and death decisions in the ICU.
Baltimore Sun Letter to the Editor
Dean/CEO Edward D. Miller writes about the correct path for health care reform in a letter to the editor.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Principles of Health Care Reform
Document outlining our institution’s position on health care reform and what we’re already doing to provide quality care to the uninsured and other unique populations.
Hopkins Medicine Opinion Piece
Dean/CEO Edward D. Miller offers his perspective on the long-term need for steady biomedical research funding.
Change, a Forum for Johns Hopkins Faculty and Senior Staff
Dean/CEO Edward D. Miller discusses how academic medical centers like Johns Hopkins can serve as a model for health care reform.
Academic Health Reform Position Paper
Earlier this year, Dr. Ed Miller and Dr. Mike Johns from Emory University convened a working group of leaders of some of America’s leading academic health centers (AHCs). Read the group’s position on the role AHCs must play in health care reform, including changing the basic fee-for-service health care delivery system.
Documents Often Mentioned in the Health Care Debate
Affordable Health Care for America Act, Detailed Summary
The House passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, on Nov. 7, by a vote of 220-215.
The “Tricommittee” Bill
The bill passed by House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor committees, July 16, 2009 (HR 3200).
The Baucus Framework
An outline of legislation developed by Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Sept. 8, 2009.
Affordable Health Choices Act
A summary of health care legislation passed by the Senate Health, Employment Labor and Pensions Committee, July 15, 2009.
