The Food and Drug Administration July 31 announced that it is requiring safety label changes to all opioid pain medications to further emphasize and explain the risks associated with long-term use. The updates include presenting clearer risk information, …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 1 issued a final rule for the inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system for fiscal year 2026. CMS will increase IPF payments by a net 2.4%, or $70 million, in FY 2026 compared to FY 2025 …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 1 released the fiscal year 2026 final rule for inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The rule will increase payments by 2.6% overall, which includes a 3.3% market basket update reduced by a 0.7 …
The Senate Appropriations Committee July 31 advanced the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and other agencies by a bipartisan 26-3 vote. The bill provides approximately $197 billion in …
The Trump administration July 31 announced modified reciprocal tariffs for several nations that would begin Aug. 7, updating those previously announced in April. Countries not listed in yesterday’s announcement will be charged a 10% baseline tariff. The …
House members are back in their districts for the August recess and senators are likely to return to their states soon. While lawmakers are home, it’s important for hospital and health system leaders to connect with their representatives and senators as we …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 31 issued a final rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.6% in fiscal year 2026, compared with FY 2025, for hospitals that are meaningful users of …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today finalized a 3.0% payment update for long-term care hospitals for fiscal year 2026 relative to FY 2025. This includes a 3.4% market basket update, reduced by a 0.7 percentage point productivity …
The AHA released a new toolkit to improve continuity of care for patients with opioid and stimulant use disorders. Developed with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in partnership with clinical teams from Oregon Health & …
The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a notice announcing a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program as a voluntary mechanism for qualifying drug manufacturers to effectuate the 340B ceiling price on select drugs to all 340B-covered entities. …
The Department of Justice July 29 released guidance for federal funding recipients on unlawful discrimination “on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics — no matter the program’s labels, objectives, or …
Shelley Hart, R.N., clinical nurse specialist at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, explores the hospital's inspiring journey toward delivering exceptional care for older adults. Through innovative delirium prevention programs, care conversation goals …
Stacy Cantu, vice president, chief governance officer and corporate secretary for Texas Health Resources, discusses the role of a chief governance officer, challenges they may face and best practices for hospitals and health systems seeking to develop this …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 30 announced the creation of a “digital health ecosystem” that includes partnerships with health care organizations and technology companies, including Amazon, Anthropic, Apple, Google, and OpenAI. The …
The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and international agencies July 29 released a joint advisory on recent tactics by the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group. The group, observed by federal agencies since November 2023, has members …
The AHA’s Next Generation Leaders Fellowship July 29 announced its 36 fellows for the class of 2026, who will each work with mentors to address a specific challenge to their hospital or health system. The program focuses on empowering leaders to bring …
The Joint Commission July 29 announced an initiative to address “gaps” in how children’s hospitals are accredited and certified. The program will remove or revise inapplicable standards to better suit the circumstances of hospitals, the commission said. …
The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act will bring big changes to health care. AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack joined me for a Leadership Dialogue conversation earlier this month to talk about the key provisions that apply to health care. If you …
The American Society for Health Care Engineering July 28 announced the recipients of its annual member awards during the 2025 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, taking place July 27-30 in Columbus, Ohio. The Crystal Eagle Leadership Award, …
Wrenetha Julion, Ph.D., R.N., of Rush University Medical Center, and Paul Florsheim, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discuss the collaborative…
