American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

Report finds nirsevimab 80% effective at preventing RSV-associated ICU admissions

Nirsevimab was found to be 80% effective at preventing respiratory syncytial virus-associated intensive care unit admissions during the 2024-2025 RSV season, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Nov. 20. It also found …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

Workbook highlights importance of building organizational buy-in when engaging the workforce

The AHA, in partnership with Press Ganey, Nov. 20 released the latest workbook leaders can use to understand and overcome challenges in engaging their workforce. The workbook guides users on how to achieve buy-in at all levels of the organization, …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

Agencies release guide to protect against bulletproof hosting provider cybercrimes

U.S. and international agencies Nov. 19 released a guide on mitigating potential cybercrimes from bulletproof hosting providers. A BPH provider is an internet infrastructure provider that intentionally markets and leases their infrastructure to …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

CMS issues updated guidance on Medicare telehealth services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will retroactively pay claims for telehealth services provided during the government shutdown through Jan. 30, the agency said in an updated FAQ Nov. 20. Telehealth flexibilities will expire at the end of …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 03:51 GMT

AHA podcast: Sutter Health’s Bold Behavioral Health Access Expansion

Dan Peterson, CEO of behavioral health services at Sutter Health, and Matthew White, M.D., chair of the behavioral health service line at Sutter Health, share how the system is expanding behavioral health access across rural Northern California. They also …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:56 GMT

New Study: Physician-owned Hospitals Threaten Patient Access and Financial Viability of Full-service Sole Community Hospitals

The challenges facing rural health are well documented — dwindling access to care, sharply shifting demographics, and persistent struggles to recruit and retain a skilled workforce. With nearly half of all rural hospitals operating with negative margins, …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:56 GMT

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Provides Practical Solutions, Meaningful Perspectives and Proven Approaches to ...

The 39th Annual AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference will be held Feb. 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brings together senior executives, physician leaders, trustees and nurse executives from the nation's leading rural hospitals and …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:55 GMT

HSCC issues guidance for updated cybersecurity model contract language for health care organizations, medical device manufacturers

The Health Sector Coordinating Council’s Cybersecurity Working Group Nov. 18 released a best practices guide for health care organizations and medical device manufacturers that includes an updated cybersecurity model contract regarding the security, …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:55 GMT

Study demonstrates how physician-owned hospitals threaten patient care in rural communities

The AHA and the Federation of American Hospitals Nov. 18 released a study conducted by Dobson | DaVanzo, underscoring the threat to patient care by expanding physician-owned hospitals in rural communities. The study found that if a new POH opens in the …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

JAMA article shows patient safety measures surpass pre-pandemic levels

A JAMA article co-authored by AHA Chief Physician Executive Chris DeRienzo, M.D., and leaders from Vizient highlights that hospitals and health systems have improved patient safety measures as they are caring for sicker patients. “In this cohort study …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

CMS releases details on Medicare premiums, deductibles for 2026

The Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $60 in calendar year 2026 to $1,736, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Nov. 14. The Part A daily coinsurance amounts will be $434 for days 61-90 of …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

Report: Nonprofit hospitals’ value to communities more than 11 times federal tax exemption

An EY report prepared for the AHA shows that tax-exempt hospitals and health systems delivered $11 in benefits to their communities for every dollar’s worth of federal tax exemption in 2022, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

CMS issues preliminary guidance on provider tax provisions under OBBBA

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 14 released preliminary guidance to states on implementing provider tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. CMS clarified the meaning of “enacted” and “imposed” for purposes of section 71115, …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Helping Rural Hospitals Meet Their Mission of Caring for Patients and Communities

Nov. 20 is National Rural Health Day. It’s an opportunity to recognize the many ways rural hospitals advance health in their communities, as well as raise awareness about the challenges they face as they seek to preserve access to high-quality, affordable …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Infant formula recall expands as botulism outbreak cases grow

ByHeart has expanded its voluntary recall to include all Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack products amid an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies of a multistate outbreak of infant botulism illnesses. The …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Agencies release updated guidance to combat Akira ransomware following recent attacks

A joint advisory issued yesterday by U.S. and international agencies provides updated guidance to defend against the Akira ransomware group, which has previously conducted cyberattacks against hospitals and health care organizations. Agencies said the …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Aetna delays, issues additional details on ‘level of severity inpatient payment’ policy

Aetna’s new “level of severity inpatient payment” policy is now set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, the company recently announced, along with providing additional details about the policy. The policy was supposed to take effect Nov. 15. Aetna earlier this …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 07:14 GMT

Survey finds Medicaid enrollment fell in FY 2025, expects flattening in 2026, while spending increases

Medicaid enrollment decreased 7.6% in fiscal year 2025 and is expected to be mostly flat in FY 2026, according to KFF’s annual Medicaid Budget Survey released today. Meanwhile, total Medicaid spending increased 8.6% in FY 2025 and is projected to grow 7.9% …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 13:24 GMT

Leading with Care: How Hospitals Can Lead the Next Era of Behavioral Health

Across the country, hospitals and health systems are working to meet the increasing demand for behavioral health care. As health needs evolve, many times the emergency department serves as the critical access point for patients in crisis. To ensure safe, …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

Navigating Disruption: What CFOs and Their Teams Need to Know Now

The health care field has entered a period of disruption, from sweeping coverage changes to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools. The Congressional Budget Office is projecting millions of individuals will become uninsured over the next …

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