A recent issue brief from the Department of Health and Human Services asserts that Medicaid hospital provider taxes raise employer-sponsored insurance premiums. It projects that lowering the limit on those taxes could reduce premiums by as much as 2.5% by …
The AHA Nov. 3 launched a new webpage, Artificial Intelligence Policy and Advocacy, featuring AHA policy letters, statements, fact sheets, news and other resources. The page also includes stories from hospitals and health systems that have leveraged AI to …
Thomas C. “Tom” Dolan, Ph.D., former president and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a widely respected leader in the healthcare field, died Oct. 30. He was 78. Dolan led ACHE for 27 years after a distinguished academic career. He …
A new AHA blog examines a Department of Health and Human Services issue brief that claims Medicaid hospital provider taxes increase employer-sponsored insurance premiums and finds the analysis falls short of establishing a causal relationship. The blog …
Jim Matney, president and CEO of Colquitt Regional Health System, discusses how the system developed multiple physician residency programs, launched a high school practical nursing program and partnered with local colleges to create new healthcare career …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 30 released a final rule updating conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations. The final rule eliminates a regulatory requirement that limited the Secretary of Health and Human Services …
There have been 1,398 confirmed cases of measles in Pennsylvania this year, according to data released Oct. 28 by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Data show 85 cases were added since Oct. 21. There have been 265 hospitalizations. Nationally, there …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 798 laboratory-confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations for the week ending Oct. 17. The weekly hospitalization rate was 1.1 per 100,000 population, similar to the previous week. The CDC said that …
The Food and Drug Administration Oct. 29 issued a proposed rule to update infant formula nutrient requirements, the first such update since 1998. The proposal would update the minimum and/or maximum levels of iodine, manganese, and vitamins A and D, and …
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, the Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management released guidance Oct. 29 for independent dispute resolution entities on batched and bundled items or services, reflecting changes finalized in the No …
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts yesterday ruled in favor of 25 states and the District of Columbia to vacate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ definition of “medically frail” from its Medicaid community engagement …
The AHA will host a webinar Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the cybersecurity, compliance and operational risks that can emerge when end-of-life technology is removed from service without adequate controls, documentation and governance. Participants will …
Extending Medicaid coverage by 12 months following childbirth increased use of postpartum care among mothers with pregnancy complications such as diabetes and hypertension, according to a study published Oct. 14 by the Columbia University Mailman School of …
A coalition of healthcare organizations, including the AHA, sent a letter Oct. 27 to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation recommending changes to its Ambulatory Specialty Model. The mandatory payment model, set to begin Jan. 1, 2027, focuses on …
The Department of Labor Oct. 29 finalized a rule designed to improve transparency of fees collected by pharmacy benefit managers. The rule requires PBMs to disclose rebates and other payments from drug manufacturers, compensation received when the price …
In this conversation, Brent Davis, CEO of the primary health division at AdventHealth, shares how improved patient access, coordinated care teams, virtual care and proactive follow-up are reducing barriers to appointments and improving patient satisfaction …
The AHA Oct. 27 submitted comments on the Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act). The bill, introduced in August by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Tammy Baldwin …
A study conducted by the University of Utah examined variations in risk behaviors for colorectal, cervical and breast cancer and trends in screening across rural and urban areas. The study, which used data from the Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease …
The Department of Health and Human Services announced Oct. 22 that it is seeking subject matter experts to apply to serve on the National Biodefense Science Board and the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disaster. The NBSB advises the HHS …
The Department of Health and Human Services Oct. 27 announced a new initiative to improve breast cancer screening and detection efforts. The initiative, led by the Office on Women’s Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and DenseBreast- …
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