American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 15, 2026 - 05:29 GMT

AHA’s Hood receives NCHL’s 2026 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award

The National Center for Healthcare Leadership July 14 announced that Michelle Hood, AHA executive vice president and COO, is the recipient of NCHL's 2026 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award. The award celebrates individuals who advance health …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 05:29 GMT

CDC issues advisory to healthcare providers on cyclosporiasis cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 14 released an advisory on the growing cyclosporiasis cases across the U.S. The advisory said that the agency received reports of 1,645 confirmed domestic cases across 34 states and is aware of more than …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 05:29 GMT

HRSA announces 340B program sales reached $100 billion in CY 2025

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced that 340B covered entities purchased $100 billion in outpatient drugs under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program in calendar year 2025. This represents an approximate 22% increase from CY 2024, …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 05:29 GMT

Agencies warn of Russian cyberattacks on vulnerable routers

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other U.S. and international agencies released a joint advisory July 13, warning of Russian cyber actors targeting vulnerable network devices, primarily routers, in critical infrastructure sectors …

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Published on July 15, 2026 - 05:29 GMT

CMS issues CY 2027 physician fee schedule proposed rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 14 released its calendar year 2027 proposed rule for the physician fee schedule. As required by law, CMS would implement two separate conversion factors: one for qualifying alternative payment model …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:51 GMT

Summit sessions share transformative practices from across the field

Throughout the first two days of the Summit, healthcare leaders shared innovations from their organizations, including discussing how to operationalize artificial intelligence but also how to humanize patient care. Other sessions touched on scaling …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:51 GMT

Panel looks to the future of healthcare delivery

During a panel discussion July 12 on scaling innovation, moderator Joy Rhoden, senior vice president and executive director of the AHA’s division of health outcomes and care transformation, engaged panelists AHA Immediate-past Chair Tina Freese Decker, …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:51 GMT

AHA Board names SSM Health’s Laura Kaiser chair-elect designate

The AHA Board of Trustees Board of Trustees has elected Laura Kaiser, president and CEO of SSM Health, based in St. Louis, Mo., as its chair-elect designate. Kaiser will be chair-elect in 2027 and become the 2028 AHA chair, the top elected official of the …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:51 GMT

AHA leaders kick off Leadership Summit discussing innovation, transformation

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack July 12 opened the 2026 AHA Leadership Summit, which is anchored by the theme of “Redesigning Care Delivery and Operating Models for the Future.” “This gathering has always been about learning from one another — …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:51 GMT

AHA podcast explores how hospitals can strengthen OUD treatment

Heidi Bray, DNP, nurse practitioner and hospitalist at Providence St. Peter Hospital, explores how hospitals can improve opioid use disorder treatment through stronger discharge planning, medication for opioid use disorder, or MOUD, and better connections …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:50 GMT

ASHE recognizes healthcare facilities for efforts in energy reduction

The American Society for Health Care Engineering July 13 announced 70 healthcare facilities as winners of the 2026 Energy to Care Sustainability Champions Award, recognizing healthcare facilities that significantly reduce their energy use and emissions …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:50 GMT

AHA comments on proposed revisions addressing federal grant regulation

The AHA July 13 commented on proposals by the Office of Management and Budget and other federal agencies to revise the Uniform Grants Regulation governing federal financial assistance. The proposals would give federal agencies broader discretion to modify …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 04:50 GMT

Op-ed details why healthcare affordability is a shared responsibility, highlights hospital efforts to address it

An op-ed from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack published July 10 by Fierce Healthcare explains why healthcare affordability is driven by several factors. Pollack details five core areas to focus on to make care more affordable, accessible and patient- …

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Published on July 11, 2026 - 14:25 GMT

FDA proposes drug registration changes to boost supply chain transparency

The Food and Drug Administration July 10 released a proposed rule that would modernize drug establishment registration requirements, with implications for pharmaceutical manufacturers and health systems that depend on a stable medication supply chain. The …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

Keeping Patient Access Front and Center in Washington

As we move into the second half of 2026 and Congress returns to work in Washington, D.C., next week, lawmakers face a list of difficult issues that demand their attention and a shrinking legislative calendar in which to accomplish progress. Between now …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

HRSA to issue grants for rural hospitals

The Health Resources and Services Administration has announced new funding available to healthcare providers in rural areas through the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program. Up to 20 grantees may be awarded up to $250,000 each to …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

Cyclosporiasis continues to spread across country

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 843 cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, with 86 people hospitalized. State health departments are reporting higher case numbers than the CDC, which works to confirm the cases reported to it …

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Published on July 10, 2026 - 19:35 GMT

AHA announces 2026 Quest for Quality Prize honorees

The AHA July 9 announced that the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health System in Charleston, S.C., is the 2026 recipient of the AHA Quest for Quality Prize. Advocate Health in Charlotte, N.C., Connecticut Children’s in Hartford, Conn., and Nicklaus Children’s in …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Affordability Requires Looking at the Whole Healthcare System

Making healthcare more affordable for families, businesses, and the federal and state governments is an important goal. High-quality healthcare should support individuals in living their best lives, including thriving at work and supporting a vibrant, …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Podcast shares how Memorial Hermann connects clinical care, community resources for better long-term outcomes

In this conversation, Southwest Health’s Kevin Carr, M.D., family medicine physician, and Melissa Carr, M.D., OB/GYN, reflect on the joy of practicing medicine…

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