American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 1, 2026 - 03:16 GMT

Agencies release joint guide on zero trust adoption in operational technology

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other federal agencies released a joint guide yesterday for organizations to apply zero trust principles to operational technology systems. Zero trust is a cybersecurity strategy that is guided by …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 03:16 GMT

Senators introduce AHA-supported bill granting extension of Medicare payment model for rural hospitals

Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., April 30 introduced the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, legislation that would grant a five-year extension to a Medicare payment model for rural hospitals. The model …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 03:16 GMT

DOE issues final rule on updated definition of ‘professional student’

The Department of Education April 30 released a final rule that defines the terms “professional student” and “graduate student” to determine federal student loan amounts based on the type of program in which a student is enrolled. The rule defines “ …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 03:16 GMT

House adopts Senate-passed budget resolution, marking next step toward narrow reconciliation bill

The House April 29 passed a Senate-approved budget resolution by a 215-211 vote. Now that the House and Senate have passed identical resolutions, legislators will begin drafting a narrow reconciliation bill to address additional funding for immigration …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 02:19 GMT

AHA podcast highlights menopause care and need to close gaps in medical training

In this conversation, University of Illinois Chicago’s Pauline Maki, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry, psychology, and obstetrics and gynecology, and Makeba Williams, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, unpack why menopause care …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 02:19 GMT

FDA confirms safety of U.S. infant formula supply

The Food and Drug Administration April 29 announced results from its testing of more than 300 infant formulas, finding that the majority of samples had undetectable or very low levels of contaminants, deeming the U.S. supply to be safe. The FDA tested …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 02:19 GMT

AHRQ seeks nominees to serve on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has issued a request for nominations for candidates to serve on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. While all nominees will be considered, AHRQ said it encourages nominations of physician specialists in …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 02:18 GMT

AHA and West Health launch national accelerator to scale technology-enabled patient care solutions

The AHA and the West Health Institute April 29 announced a new three-year initiative to help hospitals and health systems operationalize and scale proven technologies across care environments to improve patient outcomes and support care teams. The West …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 02:18 GMT

Lawmakers urged by AHA to support key health initiatives in FY 2027 appropriations bill

The AHA April 29 urged House and Senate appropriations committee leaders to fund health care programs that have been successful in improving access to care for patients and communities nationwide, as the committee begins drafting the fiscal year 2027 …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 01:14 GMT

Applications now open for the AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award

Applications are now open for the AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award, which recognizes and shares the accomplishments of rural hospitals that demonstrate responsiveness, innovation and excellence in developing, implementing and sustaining …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 01:14 GMT

FDA announces real-time clinical trials, request for information

The Food and Drug Administration April 28 announced its plan to advance the implementation of real-time clinical trials, which invite participants to supply reports and data to the agency during the approved clinical trials rather than at completion. The …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 01:14 GMT

AHA urges Congress to advance policies that lower costs without reducing access

The AHA submitted a statement for the record to the House Ways and Means Committee for its April 28 hearing with health system CEOs. In the statement, the AHA outlined steps to improve health care affordability while warning against policies that could …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 00:22 GMT

(Re)Designing Care Delivery and Operating Models for the Future at the AHA Leadership Summit

The American Hospital Association Leadership Summit will take place July 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Renowned speakers from across health care will provide in-depth guidance and actionable strategies focusing on the ideas, …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 00:21 GMT

AHA urges HRSA to act as Eli Lilly threatens 340B discounts over claims data submission policy

The AHA again is asking the Health Resources and Services Administration to take action after Eli Lilly warned hospitals that they could lose access to discounted drug prices unless they comply with new data submission requirements. The AHA said Eli Lilly …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 00:21 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — The Role of Advocacy in Advancing Health Care with AHA Executive Vice President Stacey Hughes

We’re at a watershed moment in health care, which gives us opportunities to strengthen how we serve patients and communities. Health care leaders must help find solutions and advocate for the people who depend on us.In this episode, I am joined by Stacey …

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