AHLA's Public Interest teleconferences feature hour-long discussions and Q&A with government officials, Congressional staff, and researchers on major health policy issues. The teleconference provides a convenient means through which AHLA members, healthcare providers, the press, and others can receive a quick orientation to a major policy issue without a major interruption in their busy work schedules.
Complimentary audio recordings are available for select teleconferences.
Upcoming Teleconferences
We do not have any upcoming teleconferences at this time.
Recent Teleconferences
Honoring Our Patients and Capturing Lost Opportunities: The Financial, Legal, and Practical Benefits of Advance Planning
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern
Now, more than ever, healthcare providers and patients have an interest in advance directives. During this period of economic uncertainty, advance planning can offer precious clarity and increased healthcare efficiency and yet, most Americans have not exercised this valuable right. Public awareness on this subject has increased in recent years, providing the perfect opportunity for providers to encourage their patients to execute an advance directive. This teleconference discusses why we all need to give this topic serious consideration.
You can listen to a recording of this teleconference.
The Sneeze Heard 'Round the World: Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Strategies to Adopt Now
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern
This teleconference focuses on the considerations unique to preparedness planning for influenza pandemics, including protection of employees and maintaining operations, implementation of altered clinical pathways, and strategies for successful public health and provider coordination that need to be addressed at the present time to ensure an adequate level of preparedness.
You can listen to a recording of this teleconference.