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There were 146 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 478,811 in the last 365 days.

American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,350 Press Releases

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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 24, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

AHA sends letter supporting FTC chairman’s position on bringing merger challenges to federal court

The AHA Febb 24 commended recent remarks made by Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson on Feb. 20, in which he said the commission should bring merger challenges directly to federal court rather than handling them through its in-house …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

CBO projects Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to be solvent until 2040

The Congressional Budget Office has projected that the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will have sufficient funds to pay full benefits until 2040 — 12 years earlier than last year’s projection. The fund pays benefits under Medicare Part A, which covers …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 22:04 GMT

AHA urges Congress to support physicians, access to care in statement for House subcommittee hearing

The AHA provided a statement Feb. 24 for a House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee hearing titled “Advancing the Next Generation of America’s Health Care Workforce.” Discussions focused on physician shortages in rural and other underserved areas and ways …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 06:10 GMT

AHA podcast: Rebuilding Georgia’s Rural Pediatric Pipeline — Part One

Jean Sumner, M.D., dean of Mercer University School of Medicine, and Marc Welsh, vice president of child advocacy at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, share how an innovative public-private partnership is transforming access to pediatric care and building …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 06:10 GMT

AHA comments to CMS on GLOBE payment model

The AHA commented today on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule on the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing Model, or GLOBE, a new mandatory Medicare payment model issued in December. The model seeks to make most-favored- …

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Published on February 24, 2026 - 06:10 GMT

AHA responds to HHS RFI on AI in clinical care

The AHA responded to a request for information today from the Department of Health and Human Services on the adoption and use of artificial intelligence in clinical care. The AHA urged HHS to synchronize and leverage existing AI policy frameworks to avoid …

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Published on February 21, 2026 - 09:28 GMT

Study finds nearly 3 million MA beneficiaries forced to find alternative coverage for 2026

A JAMA study published Feb. 18 found that 10% of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries — approximately 2.9 million — have needed to find other health coverage for 2026 due to MA plans leaving the market. This increased from 6.9% in 2025. The report found that …

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Published on February 21, 2026 - 09:28 GMT

NSA issues guidelines on zero trust architecture

The National Security Agency has released two phases of its Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines for organizations to improve their zero trust architecture. Zero trust is a cybersecurity strategy guided by the principle that no users or devices are safe …

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Published on February 21, 2026 - 09:28 GMT

ASPR announces investment to increase domestic production of essential drugs

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response Feb. 18 announced an investment that will focus on resolving a frequent shortage of oseltamivir, also known as Tamiflu. The investment is ASPR’s first under the Department of Health and Human …

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Published on February 21, 2026 - 09:27 GMT

AHA, others urge HRSA to extend comment deadline on 340B rebate program

The AHA, joined by several other national groups representing 340B hospitals, Feb. 19 urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to extend the timeline for stakeholders to submit comments to the agency’s recent request for information on a new …

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Published on February 21, 2026 - 09:27 GMT

CDC report highlights low use of COVID-19 antivirals among people 65 and older

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Feb. 19 released a report on the low use of COVID-19 antiviral drugs among individuals age 65 and older, a population at high risk of severe illness from the disease. The report found that from June 2023 …

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Published on February 21, 2026 - 09:27 GMT

Supreme Court strikes down tariffs imposed under IEEPA

The Supreme Court Feb. 20 ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the imposition of global tariffs. The court held that IEEPA does not provide the president with “the independent power to impose tariffs on imports from …

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Published on February 20, 2026 - 17:31 GMT

Continuing Our Efforts to Address Violence

Every day, the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems show up for work to deliver healing and hope for patients, comfort families and strengthen communities. They do this in so many ways, as hospitals and health systems are the first …

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Published on February 20, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging Work Together to Advance Social Connection

One-fifth of Americans age 50 or older live alone, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness — factors associated with serious health problems including a 50% higher risk of early death. To counteract the negative heath impacts of social …

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