American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 5, 2025 - 00:48 GMT

AHA report finds hospitals continue to improve performance on key patient safety measures, outcomes

The AHA released a report Dec. 4 that found patient safety in hospitals and health systems across the nation continues to improve. The report, which uses data analyzed by Vizient, examined key safety and quality metrics from the fourth quarter of 2019 to …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 09:42 GMT

AHA podcast: Social Capital and the Physician Leader

Thomas Lee, M.D., chief medical officer of Press Ganey and editor-in-chief of NEJM Catalyst, explores why social capital is becoming the most critical asset in leadership development, how it can drive organizational performance and why physicians must act …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 09:42 GMT

Resources available to help detect malicious AI schemes

The FBI has public resources available to help prevent exploitation by cybercriminals, who use artificial intelligence for deception. An infographic by the FBI and the American Bankers Association Foundation highlights how AI-generated or manipulated media …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

AHA, others urge CMS to ensure ACOs, MIPS-eligible clinicians are protected from increased skin substitute spending

A coalition of organizations, including the AHA, urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to ensure accountable care organizations and Merit-based Incentive Payment System-eligible clinicians are held harmless from increased billing for skin …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

CMS repeals minimum staffing requirements for skilled nursing, long-term care facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 2 repealed the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid that the agency adopted in 2024. Specifically, CMS is removing the requirements for nursing homes …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 02:35 GMT

CMS announces expansion of IRF claim review demonstration to include Texas, California

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 1 that it intends to expand the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration to include IRFs in Texas and California. The demonstration, which is currently active for IRFs in …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 02:35 GMT

CMS to launch payment model for expansion of technology-supported care access

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center will launch a new, outcome-aligned payment model for providers offering technology-supported care to individuals with Original Medicare for managing common chronic conditions. The Advancing …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 02:35 GMT

AHA responds to FDA request for information on AI-enabled medical devices

The AHA provided recommendations to the Food and Drug Administration Dec. 1 in response to a request for information on the measurement and evaluation of artificial intelligence-enabled medical devices. The AHA encouraged the agency to pursue risk-based …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 02:35 GMT

AHA, others file suit to block unlawful 340B changes threatening patient care

The AHA, the Maine Hospital Association and four safety-net health systems from across the country Dec. 1 filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine to challenge the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The AHA and its co-plaintiffs …

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Published on November 27, 2025 - 13:33 GMT

CMS announces latest negotiated prices for 15 drugs to begin in 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 25 announced lower prices for 15 Medicare Part D drugs selected for the second cycle of negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The selected drugs are …

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Published on November 27, 2025 - 13:33 GMT

ASTP/ONC to exercise enforcement discretion for health IT developers for certain certification criteria

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced Nov. 24 that it will exercise temporary enforcement discretion for health IT developers regarding certification criteria compliance dates and …

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Published on November 27, 2025 - 13:33 GMT

CMS proposes 2027 Medicare Advantage, Part D policies

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 25 issued a proposed rule for policies governing the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for 2027. CMS proposed changes to the quality measurement programs and health plan marketing practices; the …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 03:37 GMT

NIST says critical vulnerability found in 7-Zip archiving software

A critical vulnerability has been identified in 7-Zip, a free software program used for archiving data, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The flaw allows cyber actors to write code outside of the intended extraction folder …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 03:36 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — The Importance of the 340B Program with Aimee Kuhlman of the AHA and Paulette Davidson of ...

For more than 30 years, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has provided financial help to hospitals serving vulnerable communities to manage rising prescription drug costs. The savings it generates allows hospitals to stretch limited resources, sustain vital …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 11:09 GMT

CMS releases update on post-shutdown provider claims

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released an updated notice Nov. 20 on the processing of Medicare provider claims impacted by the government shutdown. The agency said it instructed Medicare Administrative Contractors to conduct mass …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 11:09 GMT

CMS increases Medicare hospital outpatient department payment rates by 2.6% in CY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 21 issued a final rule that, among other provisions, increases Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.6% in calendar year 2026 compared to 2025. This includes a 3.3% …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 16:09 GMT

Why Gratitude Can Be a Powerful Medicine

Why Gratitude Can Be a Powerful Medicine Imagine a powerful practice that strengthens human connection, improves well-being, boosts psychological health and supports a healthy workplace culture. And anyone can do it because it’s among the most fundamental …

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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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