American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 23, 2025 - 00:12 GMT

Survey finds premiums for employer-based family health coverage rose to nearly $27,000 in 2025

Annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage in 2025 increased 6% over last year to $26,993, according to KFF’s annual Employer Health Benefits Survey released today. Workers contributed $6,850 on average toward family coverage costs. The …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 00:12 GMT

Senate committee holds hearing on shoppable services

The AHA provided a statement for a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing today on shoppable services that improve health outcomes and lower costs. The AHA asked Congress to take certain steps to address hospital price transparency requirements, …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 06:58 GMT

Physician Practice Acquisitions: What Drives Them and Implications for Consumers and Payers

Physicians are increasingly choosing to be employed instead of running their own small practices. Though a far higher percentage of physicians remain in private practice than the overall rate of self-employment in the U.S. (42% of physicians versus 10% of …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 06:58 GMT

Blog explains drivers behind physician acquisitions and impacts on patients, payers

A blog published Oct. 21 breaks down the pressures driving physicians toward employment, including financial strain and administrative burden. The blog, co-authored by the AHA’s John Allison, senior associate director of health policy and analytics, and …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 06:58 GMT

USCIS issues updated guidance on new H-1B visa filing fee

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Oct. 20 released updated guidance regarding the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas announced last month. It clarifies that the new fee applies to beneficiaries who are outside of the U.S. and do not have a valid H-1B …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 06:58 GMT

CMS lifts claims hold on PFS, other claims amid government shutdown

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 21 announced that it has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors to lift a hold and begin processing claims dated Oct. 1 and later for those paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 04:10 GMT

AHA podcast: A Blueprint for Systemwide Care Transformation for Older Adults

Jon Zifferblatt, M.D., executive vice president and chief strategy officer at West Health, and Diane Wintz, M.D., critical care specialist and medical director of the Trauma Program at Sharp Memorial Hospital, discuss the creation of the Generational …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 04:10 GMT

NETEC to award grants to 75 hospitals seeking to become Level 2 special pathogen treatment centers

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center announced Oct. 15 that it will award $37.5 million in grants to 75 hospitals seeking to become or maintain status as a National Special Pathogen System Level 2 treatment center. Those …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 04:10 GMT

OIG says MA, Medicaid managed care plans have limited, inaccurate behavioral health provider networks

A report by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General found that many Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans offer access to a limited proportion of behavioral health providers, and inaccurately list 72% of in- …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 04:09 GMT

Blog explains Schedule H reporting by hospitals and community benefit evaluation

A blog by the AHA’s Aaron Wesoloski, vice president of research strategy and policy communications, and Megha Parikh, associate director of health analytics policy, explains the importance of including all components of a nonprofit hospital’s Schedule H …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 04:09 GMT

AHA shares concerns with FTC on employer noncompete agreements

The AHA Oct. 20 responded to a request for information from the Federal Trade Commission on employer noncompete agreements. The AHA expressed concerns about letters the agency sent in September informing certain health care employers and staffing firms to …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

Beyond the Labels: Schedule H Reporting and the Benefits That Hospitals Provide to Communities

When a nonprofit hospital files the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990, Schedule H, it reports a wide range of activities and expenditures to demonstrate how it fulfills its mission of serving its community. The Schedule H report categorizes these …

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Published on October 18, 2025 - 03:24 GMT

Reminder: Comments due to OSTP Oct. 27 on regulations hindering AI development

Comments are due Oct. 27 to the Office of Science and Technology Policy on federal regulations that hinder artificial intelligence development, deployment or adoption. The agency is seeking feedback from all sectors, including health care, where underlying …

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Published on October 18, 2025 - 03:24 GMT

AHA expresses concerns on potential tariffs for PPE, other medical goods

The AHA urged the Department of Commerce Oct. 17 to take a balanced approach to ensuring dependable and affordable access to personal protective equipment, medical consumables and medical equipment as it considers future tariff and trade policy. The AHA …

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Published on October 18, 2025 - 03:24 GMT

Government funding bill fails 10th time in Senate as chamber adjourns until next week

The Senate Oct. 16 failed for a 10th time to advance the continuing resolution to extend government funding and end the ongoing shutdown. The chamber adjourned until Oct. 20, pushing the shutdown into next week. The House continues to remain out of session …

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Published on October 18, 2025 - 03:24 GMT

Exempting Health Care Personnel from H-1B Visa Fees Is Good for Patients and Providers

A highly qualified and engaged workforce is at the heart of America’s health care system. Yet the U.S. faces significant shortages of health care workers critical to ensuring access to quality care. The need for qualified clinicians will only increase: we …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

Smarter, Safer Hospitals: How HCA Healthcare Is Using AI to Redefine Patient Safety

Cross-industry insights and new technology are helping HCA Healthcare reduce risk, improve outcomes and lead the future of high-reliability care For Randy Fagin, M.D., chief quality officer at HCA Healthcare, safety is foundational. “You cannot achieve …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

Nearly 1,600 measles cases in U.S.

There have been 1,596 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S. this year, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To date, cases have been reported by 42 states and jurisdictions, and 12% of cases have been …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

CISA warns of vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP products

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Oct. 15 released an emergency directive advising federal agencies to take stock of their F5 BIG-IP application products, as a nation-state-affiliated cyberthreat actor has compromised F5’s systems and …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 08:39 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Legislative Outlook and Health Care Advocacy with AHA Executive Vice President Stacey Hughes

00:00:00:27 - 00:00:28:25 Tom Haederle Welcome to Advancing Health. Changes and challenges. That pretty well sums up the state of American health care in the last quarter of 2025. In this month's Leadership Dialog podcast hosted by Tina Freese Decker, …

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