American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 13, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

Chair File: Supporting and Sharing the Healing Work of Hospitals and Their Care Teams

More than 1,000 leaders from hospitals and health systems across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., early next week at the 2026 AHA Annual Membership Meeting. It’s important to make the most of this incredible opportunity to discuss the latest …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

AHA to honor five recipients of 2026 Board of Trustees Award

The AHA announced April 13 that Deborah Bowen, president and CEO of the American College of Healthcare Executives, along with four retiring state hospital association executives, will receive its 2026 AHA Board of Trustees Award during the AHA Annual …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

AHA provides recommendations to ONC on draft data elements for nationwide interoperable electronic data exchange

The AHA April 13 provided comments to the Department of Health and Human Services on the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability Draft Version 7, a standardized set of data elements that are intended to support nationwide interoperable electronic data exchange …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 23:40 GMT

Measles cases reach 583 in Utah outbreak

The Utah measles outbreak has increased to 583 cases, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services reported April 7. Of those, 386 cases have been diagnosed this year. Nationwide, there have been 1,714 confirmed measles cases so far in 2026, …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 23:40 GMT

FBI: Health care was top target for ransomware, other cyberthreats in 2025

Health care and public health was the top sector targeted for cyberthreats in 2025, according to the FBI’s latest annual report on internet crimes. There were 460 ransomware attacks and 182 data breaches, totaling 642 cyber events. Financial services was …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 23:40 GMT

CMS releases proposed rule establishing electronic standards for drug prior authorizations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 released a proposed rule that would establish electronic standards for drug prior authorizations. Building on a 2024 final rule establishing prior authorization standards for medical services, today …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 23:39 GMT

CMS issues hospital IPPS proposed rule for FY 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in fiscal year 2027, compared with FY 2026, for hospitals that are meaningful users of …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 14:54 GMT

Protecting Access to Care for Our Most Severely Ill Patients

Few patient populations are more vulnerable to the shifting winds around health care today than Medicare beneficiaries who need specialized, high-acuity and long-stay care. The Essential Role of Long‑Term Care Hospitals in Today’s Health System Long-term …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

U.S. birth rate declined 1% in 2025, CDC finds

The U.S. birth rate declined by 1% in 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The cesarean delivery rate increased slightly to 32.5% in 2025, up from 32.4% in 2024. The 2025 rate is the highest since …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:42 GMT

AHA podcast: A New Prescription for Community Health

Venita Owens, president of Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center, and Andrea Hayes, manager of marketing and public relations for Baylor Scott & White, discuss how medical care, nutrition, education and fitness are coming together to …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

AHA launches innovation summits, revamped reducing disparities in health outcomes webpage

The AHA is now offering custom innovation summits — proven, high-impact workshops designed to convene health care leaders and co-design solutions for organizations committed to reducing health disparities. These one-day interactive sessions are tailored to …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

CMS launches ASPIRE Model for youth in Medicaid, CHIP with complex medical, behavioral health needs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center yesterday announced the launch of a new model under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and youth up to age 21 who either have or are at risk of developing …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

Study: Premature placental separation could increase child’s risk of heart disease by age 28

An American Heart Association study published March 25 found that children born to mothers with premature placental separation could be at higher risk of heart disease by age 28. They also are nearly three times more likely to be hospitalized for heart- …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

AHA: Anthem facility administrative policy sets providers up to fail

In a commentary published March 26 by Healthcare Dive, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack details why a new facility administrative policy from Anthem will make it tougher for individuals to access health care. The policy requires hospitals in 12 states to …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:37 GMT

HHS announces members of Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee March 26. The committee, which began its nomination process last year, will serve as an advisory panel on …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:37 GMT

At AHA’s Annual Membership Meeting, Uniting to Protect Access to Care

Just 23 days from now, more than 1,000 hospital and health system leaders from across the country will arrive in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 AHA Annual Membership Meeting. It is a gathering that always inspires, as so many passionate and dedicated …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

CDC immunization report finds declines in 5 childhood vaccines by age 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention March 26 released a report on U.S. child vaccination coverage by age 2. The report found that coverage among children born from 2021-2022 was similar to those born in 2019-2020 but noted decreases for five …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

Utah measles outbreak grows to 486 cases as U.S. total approaches 1,600

A measles outbreak in Utah is now at 486 cases, with 107 reported in the last three weeks, according to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. The outbreak began in June 2025. Nationally, 1,575 measles cases have been reported so …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

Article highlights role of hospitals in advancing women’s health

An article in the current edition of AHA Trustee Insights highlights how health care professionals across America’s hospitals and health systems — physicians, nurses and other caregivers, as well as administrators and trustees — are enhancing the way care …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 00:04 GMT

Letter to the editor: Knocking Down Barriers to Long-Term Hospital Care

In a letter to the editor published March 3 by KFF Health News, Jim Prister, president and CEO of RML Specialty Hospital and chair of the AHA Post-Acute Steering Committee, urged Congress to address chronic underpayments and insurance barriers that are …

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