American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

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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Published on March 4, 2026 - 00:04 GMT

CISA report updates findings on RESURGE malware attacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Feb. 26 released a report that updates findings from last year on RESURGE malware used to gain covert access to Ivanti Connect Secure devices. The new analysis includes additional technical insights and …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 00:04 GMT

FBI reminds of potentially malicious activity by Iranian cyber actors

The FBI is reminding critical infrastructure organizations to implement mitigations from a June 2025 fact sheet on potential actions by Iranian-affiliated cyber actors who may target U.S. devices and networks due to geopolitical tensions. The fact sheet …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 00:04 GMT

AHA urges HRSA to stop Novo Nordisk’s new claims-data submission policy on 340B hospitals from going into effect

The AHA March 3 urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to take immediate action to stop a new Novo Nordisk policy from taking effect by April 1. Novo yesterday issued a notice to all 340B covered entities that the company was updating …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 00:04 GMT

CMS issues toolkit on behavioral health services for children in Medicaid, CHIP

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a toolkit that outlines strategies for states to strengthen access to behavioral health services for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The sub-regulatory …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 21:07 GMT

Report: Colorectal cancer rates continue declining among older adults while incidents climb for younger adults

A report published March 2 by the American Cancer Society found that colorectal cancer rates among adults 65 and older continue to decline while rates for younger adults continue to increase. The study found that the increase is being driven by a higher …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 03:56 GMT

AHA releases agenda for new Healthier Together Conference

The AHA has announced the agenda for its inaugural Healthier Together Conference, taking place May 12-14 in Dallas. The conference, which will feature more than 40 sessions run by nearly 200 speakers from more than 100 organizations across 20 states, will …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 03:56 GMT

CDC says infant botulism outbreak is over

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Feb. 26 announced that an infant botulism outbreak that sickened 48 babies who consumed ByHeart formula is over. The agency said that no new cases had been reported since December. Activities to determine the …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 03:56 GMT

AHA shares recommendations with ASTP/ONC on HTI-5 proposed rule

The AHA Feb. 27 shared recommendations on the Health Data, Technology and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity proposed rule, or HTI-5, with the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 15:22 GMT

Preparing and Supporting the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders

The grace, beauty and breathtaking athleticism on display during the just-concluded Winter Olympics reminds us that excellence is achieved in steps and earned through endless hours of practice and preparation. The same discipline applies to the best …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 03:01 GMT

AHA, Epic launching initiative on EHR tools supporting postpartum hemorrhage management

The AHA and Epic are launching the Safer Births PPH Collaborative, a seven-month initiative designed to support hospitals in reducing postpartum hemorrhage through a combination of structured learning and peer engagement. Participants will benefit from …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 03:01 GMT

CDC finds record-high obesity rates for children, teens, as adults have slight decline

Obesity rates for U.S. children and teenagers have reached record highs, while rates for adults had a slight decline, according to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both reports examined historical trends using height and weight …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 03:01 GMT

Agencies issue guidance on exploitation of Cisco systems by cyber actors

U.S. and international agencies Feb. 25 released guidance on protecting Cisco Software-defined Wide-area Networking systems from exploitation by malicious cyber actors. The agencies said attackers have been observed exploiting an authentication bypass …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

Hawaii district court upholds state 340B contract pharmacy law

The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii Feb. 23 denied a preliminary injunction requested by AstraZeneca in a case challenging the state’s law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. The court held that Hawaii’s law is not …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

HRSA extends deadline to April 20 for comments on 340B rebate model RFI and suggests expanded number of drugs to be included

The Health Resources and Services Administration Feb. 25 said it will extend the deadline to April 20 to receive comments on its request for information on whether to implement a 340B rebate model program. Comments on the RFI were originally due March 19 …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

Study: Nearly 6 in 10 women projected to have cardiovascular disease by 2050

An American Heart Association study published Feb. 25 found that 6 in 10 U.S. women are projected to develop a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050. The report found a growing prevalence of heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and stroke and …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

AHA urges DOE to broaden proposed update to definition of ‘professional degree’

The AHA commented Feb. 25 on the Department of Education’s proposed rule that would define the terms “graduate student” and “professional student” for purposes of determining federal student loan amounts based on the type of program in which a student is …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

CMS announces actions addressing fraud

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Feb. 25 released a request for information on potential regulatory changes in a possible future proposed rule called Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare, or CRUSH. CMS said it will …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

Measles outbreak grows to 979 cases in South Carolina

The measles outbreak in South Carolina has increased to 979 cases, the state’s Department of Public Health reported Feb. 24. The agency said there have been 21 hospitalizations consisting of both adults and children since the onset of the outbreak in …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

CMS announces library of digital health apps for Medicare beneficiaries

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Feb. 23 announced the development of its Medicare App Library. As part of the agency’s Health Technology Ecosystem framework, the library will provide a directory for Medicare beneficiaries to access an …

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