Mission The mission of HAT is to promote the value and benefits of not-for-profit community hospitals in Tennessee. HAT is a pro-active organization that advocates for sound public policy and serves as a foundation for building public understanding and support of its member hospitals. Government Relations - One Voice Education - A Vital Resource Public Relations - A National Presence Government Relations--One Voice Hospital Alliance of Tennessee has a strong presence on Capitol Hill to advance sound public policy and to promote the importance and value of not-for-profit community hospitals in Tennessee. These activities include ongoing interaction with representatives from the executive and legislative branches of government. As a champion of not-for-profit hospitals, HAT specializes in professional, effective lobbying at all levels of governments on issues such as tax exemptions, community benefits, TennCare, managed care and Certificate of Need. Through communications such as the Legislative Bulletin and HAT MATTERS Newsletter, HAT staff provides members with news, decisions and pending actions from across the state and nation. This is crucial as members continue to compete with investor-owned organizations in an ever-changing health care marketplace. HAT also alerts members to critical legislative activity and acts as a united voice for not-for-profit hospitals to members of the General Assembly. Education--A Vital Resource What are not-for-profit hospitals? Why do we need them? What benefits do they provide? Who controls them? What are the differences between for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals? Patients, local businesses, community leaders, media, city, state and national lawmakers are asking questions. Hospital Alliance of Tennessee has the answers. HAT is dedicated to educating the public on these essential topics. Meeting regularly with health and business reporters, with community leaders, and seeking public forums, HAT provides a clear understanding of what not-for-profit hospitals do and why they are a unique and vital resource. HAT also gives members tools to build local support within their communities. Public Relations--A National Presence Because Tennessee houses some of the nation's most powerful for-profit hospital companies, HAT is at the forefront of the national health care discussion. The organization is a primary source for stories in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CBS "60 Minutes," The Gannett News Service, The Nation, USA Today and The New England Journal of Medicine. HAT provides strong leadership for not-for-profit community hospitals and is considered one of the few national authorities on not-for-profit issues. HAT, in daily contact with other state organizations, hospitals, lawmakers and concerned citizens, shares ideas and serves as a national clearinghouse for information. These activities give HAT members access to experts and resources that are invaluable on the local level.

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