American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 18, 2025 - 04:37 GMT

Hospital-at-home bill considered during House Ways and Means Committee markup

The AHA submitted a statement Sept. 17 for a House Ways and Means Committee markup session on a series of health care and other bills. Specifically, the AHA expressed support for the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313), legislation …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

Supporting Resident Wellness: Inside Boston Medical Center’s Innovative Approach

Medical residency is one of the most demanding stages in a physician’s career. Long hours, intense learning and new responsibilities often push trainees to deprioritize their own health. At Boston Medical Center (BMC), leaders and staff are working …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

AHA chair discusses need for innovation during Newsweek event on digital health care 

AHA Chair Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health in Michigan, gave the opening remarks at Newsweek’s Digital Health Care Forum today in New York City. She shared how innovation is critical to creating a stronger health care sector and …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

House subcommittee holds hearing on tax-exempt hospitals

The House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee today hosted a hearing on tax-exempt hospitals. The AHA submitted a statement for the hearing, highlighting the amounts that tax-exempt hospitals spend annually on community benefits and where those funds are …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

House Appropriations Committee releases continuing resolution bill text

The House Appropriations Committee today released bill text for a continuing resolution to fund the government through Nov. 21. The bill also extends key health care programs set to expire Sept. 30 through the length of the CR. They include extending the …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 06:33 GMT

AHA comments on CY 2026 OPPS proposed rule

The AHA commented Sept. 15 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calendar year 2026 outpatient prospective payment system and ambulatory surgical center payment system proposed rule. The AHA expressed support for several policies in the rule, …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

AHA supports bill expanding in-network providers within MA plans

The AHA Sept. 15 expressed support for the Ensuring Access to Essential Providers Act, legislation that would require Medicare Advantage plans to cover services provided by certain essential community providers, including different types of hospitals that …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

AHA urges Aetna to rescind ‘level of severity inpatient payment’ policy

The AHA Sept. 15 urged Aetna to rescind its recently announced “level of severity inpatient payment” policy, saying that it “could erode the transparency consumers rely on to make informed decisions about their care, undermine important regulatory …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

CMS opens application period for Rural Health Transformation Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 15 announced that states can now apply for funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The program will fund $50 billion to rural providers from …

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Published on September 16, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

AHA highlights key health care priorities for House, Senate leaders to address by end of year

The AHA detailed its key health care priorities for the remainder of the year in comments to House and Senate majority and minority leaders Sept. 15. The AHA urged legislators to address Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payment reductions set to …

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Published on September 15, 2025 - 18:25 GMT

Chair File: Using Innovation and AI to Advance Health

With all of the challenges facing health care — a shrinking workforce population, reduced funding, new technologies and pharmaceuticals — it's no longer an option to change, but an imperative. In order to keep caring for our communities well into the …

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Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:42 GMT

Study finds 1 in 5 medical students experience food insecurity

A JAMA study published Aug. 29 found that 1 in 5 U.S. medical students experience food insecurity. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 students from eight medical schools. The study found that food insecurity was notably higher among students of color, …

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Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:42 GMT

Survey finds nearly 48 million experiencing depression

A Gallup report published Sept. 9 found that nearly 48 million Americans currently have or are being treated for depression. The total, which equals 18.3% of the population, has significantly increased since 2019 (12.5%). The rate increased to 13.8% in …

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Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:42 GMT

Flu hospitalization rate in 2024-25 highest in more than a decade

The flu hospitalization rate during the 2024-25 flu season was the highest since 2010-11, according to a report published Sept. 12 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For all age groups, flu hospitalization rates were 1.8 to 2.8 times higher …

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Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

Appeals court upholds lower court denial of AbbVie’s preliminary injunction, preserving Mississippi 340B contract pharmacy law

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Sept. 12 affirmed a Mississippi Court’s decision to deny AbbVie’s request for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of state law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. …

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Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

FBI warns of cyber criminals targeting Salesforce platforms

The FBI Sept. 12 released an alert warning of malicious activities by cybercriminal groups UNC6040 and UNC6395, which the agency said are responsible for an increasing number of data theft and extortion intrusions. The FBI said the groups have recently …

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Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

AHA comments on CMS physician fee schedule proposed rule for CY 2026

The AHA commented Sept. 12 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calendar year 2026 physician fee schedule proposed rule. The AHA applauded CMS for proposals such as extending telehealth regulatory flexibilities through 2026 and its payment …

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Published on September 13, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

Hospital Outpatient Departments Are Different from Independent Physician Offices

Every health care provider strives to deliver their patients the best possible care, but not all providers offer the same level or complexity of care. Current Medicare payment rates recognize the fundamental differences between patient care delivered in …

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Published on September 12, 2025 - 02:24 GMT

AHA’s Healthier Together Conference call for content closes next week

Speakers interested in leading conversations and collaborations at the AHA’s new Healthier Together Conference are advised to submit a content proposal by Sept. 16. The three-day conference, taking place May 12-14, 2026, in Dallas, will be attended by …

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Published on September 12, 2025 - 02:24 GMT

AHA chair discusses innovation and the association’s fall priorities in Newsweek profile

Newsweek’s Access Health newsletter today features a conversation with AHA Chair Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health in Michigan, where she outlines the AHA’s priorities heading into fall. Freese Decker discussed the need for Congress …

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