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There were 1,062 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 464,977 in the last 365 days.

American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,209 Press Releases

Published on January 13, 2026 - 05:12 GMT

AHA podcast: How Mobile Training Is Saving Lives in Rural Iowa

Tina Eden, R.N., CEO of Virginia Gay Hospital, and Jacinda Bunch, Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor at the Iowa College of Nursing and senior advisor to Simulation in Motion-Iowa, or SIM-IA, dive into how this mobile clinical education program is delivering …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 05:12 GMT

Senate report says UHG used ‘aggressive strategies’ to increase MA payments

A Senate Judiciary Committee report released Jan. 12 found that UnitedHealth Group used “aggressive strategies” to maximize its Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment scores and collect higher payments from diagnoses of MA enrollees. The report said that UHG …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

AHA, other groups: It’s wrong to tell hospitals they ‘are to’ complete drug acquisition cost survey

Several health care groups, including the AHA, Jan. 12 told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services it is wrong to tell hospitals and health systems they “are to” complete the agency’s Outpatient Prospective Payment System Drug Acquisition Cost …

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Published on January 13, 2026 - 05:11 GMT

CMS issues RFI on effort to revamp Medicare claims system

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a request for information seeking input on replacing its Medicare claims processing system with a real-time, cloud-based platform. Under the program, called ClaimsCore, CMS is seeking vendors …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

A New Year of Working Together to Advance Health in America

Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short-term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026. With the mid-term elections only 298 days away, there will be limited time to address …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

FBI warns of attacks by North Korean cyber threat group using malicious QR codes

The FBI Jan. 8 released an alert on evolving threat tactics by Kimsuky, a North Korean state-sponsored cyber threat group. As of last year, the group has targeted research organizations, academic institutions, and U.S. and foreign government entities by …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

Study examines declines in availability of hospital-based obstetric services by county

A study published Jan. 7 by the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examined the availability of hospital-based obstetric services in the U.S. by county from 2010-2023. It found 293 counties (8.6%) nationwide lost all hospital-based …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

AHA urges MedPAC to recommend higher payment updates ahead of January meeting

The AHA Jan. 9 urged the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to consider, during its next meeting Jan. 15-16, higher payment updates for the inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems than those discussed in December and to examine Medicare …

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Published on January 9, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

House passes bill extending enhanced premium tax credits

The House Jan. 8 passed legislation granting a three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits, which the federal government offers to help some individuals and families purchase insurance on the health insurance marketplaces. The measure passed …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 22:45 GMT

Hospital Benefits to Communities Far Outweigh Tax Exemptions: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Hospitals and health systems are cornerstones of health care in their communities, providing care and services that go far beyond the walls of their facilities. A new analysis from EY prepared for the AHA highlights the ways in which nonprofit hospitals …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 22:45 GMT

1st Circuit denies stay, upholds district court’s halt of 340B rebate program

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jan. 7 denied the government’s motion for a stay in a lawsuit filed by the AHA, the Maine Hospital Association and four safety-net health systems challenging the Department of Health and Human Services’ 340B Rebate …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 08:33 GMT

CMS releases form for submitting provider complaints on Medicare Advantage plans

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has implemented an online form for providers to submit complaints regarding Medicare Advantage plans. A CMS memorandum issued Dec. 22 announced implementation of the form. Subsequently, CMS has stated that …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 08:33 GMT

HHS, USDA release updated dietary guidelines

The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture Jan. 7 released updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new guidelines suggest prioritizing protein in each meal; full-fat dairy with no added sugars; whole fruits and vegetables; healthy …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 20:55 GMT

How Digital Tools Can Scale Behavioral Health Support Across Hospitals and Communities

As hospitals and health systems look for sustainable and scalable solutions to help address rising behavioral health needs across the country, digital tools are emerging as important ways to extend support and ensure personalized care. The American …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 08:22 GMT

FDA issues guidance on wellness products, clinical decision support software

The Food and Drug Administration today released two guidance documents; one related to low-risk wellness products (including certain wearable devices) and the other related to clinical decision support software. The guidance on low-risk wellness products …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

HRSA updates cervical cancer screening guidelines

The Health Resources and Services Administration yesterday announced updated cervical cancer screening guidelines, including optional self-collection of samples for screening. The guidelines also recommend high-risk human papillomavirus testing for average …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

AHA urges education department to broaden definition of professional health degrees

The AHA Dec. 22 called on the Department of Education to adopt a broader definition of “professional degree programs,” emphasizing the need to include nursing, physician assistants, physical therapy, social work and other post-baccalaureate health …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

ATSP/ONC proposes deregulatory actions, withdraws HTI-2 proposals

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT released Dec. 22 two proposed rules related to health data, technology and interoperability. The first proposed rule would withdraw remaining proposals from the …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

DEA, HHS extend telemedicine waivers through 2026

The Department of Health and Human Services and Drug Enforcement Administration Dec. 30 released a temporary rule extending for the fourth time waiver flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. The waivers allow for the …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

FDA identifies, issues Class 1 recalls

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a recall by Cook Medical of Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Graft proximal components after Cook Medical found that scrapings of polytetrafluoroethylene coating may be released inside the stent graft …

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