American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

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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Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

CMS issues updated guidance on Medicare telehealth services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will retroactively pay claims for telehealth services provided during the government shutdown through Jan. 30, the agency said in an updated FAQ Nov. 20. Telehealth flexibilities will expire at the end of …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 03:51 GMT

AHA podcast: Sutter Health’s Bold Behavioral Health Access Expansion

Dan Peterson, CEO of behavioral health services at Sutter Health, and Matthew White, M.D., chair of the behavioral health service line at Sutter Health, share how the system is expanding behavioral health access across rural Northern California. They also …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:56 GMT

New Study: Physician-owned Hospitals Threaten Patient Access and Financial Viability of Full-service Sole Community Hospitals

The challenges facing rural health are well documented — dwindling access to care, sharply shifting demographics, and persistent struggles to recruit and retain a skilled workforce. With nearly half of all rural hospitals operating with negative margins, …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:56 GMT

AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Provides Practical Solutions, Meaningful Perspectives and Proven Approaches to ...

The 39th Annual AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference will be held Feb. 8-11 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference brings together senior executives, physician leaders, trustees and nurse executives from the nation's leading rural hospitals and …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:55 GMT

HSCC issues guidance for updated cybersecurity model contract language for health care organizations, medical device manufacturers

The Health Sector Coordinating Council’s Cybersecurity Working Group Nov. 18 released a best practices guide for health care organizations and medical device manufacturers that includes an updated cybersecurity model contract regarding the security, …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:55 GMT

Study demonstrates how physician-owned hospitals threaten patient care in rural communities

The AHA and the Federation of American Hospitals Nov. 18 released a study conducted by Dobson | DaVanzo, underscoring the threat to patient care by expanding physician-owned hospitals in rural communities. The study found that if a new POH opens in the …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

JAMA article shows patient safety measures surpass pre-pandemic levels

A JAMA article co-authored by AHA Chief Physician Executive Chris DeRienzo, M.D., and leaders from Vizient highlights that hospitals and health systems have improved patient safety measures as they are caring for sicker patients. “In this cohort study …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

CMS releases details on Medicare premiums, deductibles for 2026

The Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $60 in calendar year 2026 to $1,736, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Nov. 14. The Part A daily coinsurance amounts will be $434 for days 61-90 of …

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