The Alabama Alliance of Community Hospitals (AACH) is dedicated to promoting the stability, growth and long-term sustainability of community hospitals across our state.
AACH is the only organization in the state that prioritizes community hospitals over urban hospitals. It is also the state’s only hospital advocacy group whose membership does not include urban hospital system representation.
Community hospitals face challenges that can differ greatly from those of urban medical centers. By focusing specifically on their needs, AACH helps create new opportunities for support and success—for hospitals, patients and the communities they serve.
Through advocacy, collaboration and action, we work to:
Enhance local access to highest level of quality care
Strengthen local economies
Empower local decision makers
Protect patient choice and promote fair competition
Minimize reduction of community-based healthcare services
“And to our healthcare leaders in the state: I challenge you to work with us in thinking outside the box and identifying new partners as we strive to improve healthcare in Alabama.”
“Rural healthcare is a necessity, not a luxury. We need to have access to a good hospital that is close to home and that is truly part of our community. Proximity can mean all the difference in situations where minutes matter.”