American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 2, 2025 - 22:26 GMT

HHS announces access to real-time drug pricing, changes to prior authorization

The Department of Health and Human Services today announced prescription drug reforms that will become effective Oct. 1 originating from the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Electronic Prescribing, Real-Time Prescription Benefit and …

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Published on September 2, 2025 - 22:26 GMT

House committee releases FY 2026 appropriations bill

The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies. The bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $184.5 billion. It …

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Published on August 29, 2025 - 04:56 GMT

Setting the Record Straight: Separating Fact from Fiction on Health Insurance Marketplace Fraud

The Paragon Health Institute has published a series of new reports once again alleging large-scale “fraud” in health care. This time their target is enrollment in the Insurance Marketplace. They then use these allegations as rationale for a set of policy …

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Published on August 29, 2025 - 04:56 GMT

School-to-bedside: Building a Pipeline to Support America’s Health Care Future

When projecting the potential shortage of U.S. health care workers soon, the sky isn’t necessarily falling — at least not equally, everywhere. However, updated estimates still clearly signal problems ahead, with much of the country facing an alarming …

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Published on August 29, 2025 - 04:56 GMT

AHA comments to HRSA on proposed 340B rebate model program

The AHA Aug. 27 said the Health Resources and Services Administration should abandon its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. “It is a ‘solution’ in search of a problem,” the AHA wrote to HRSA. “More accurately, it is a ‘solution’ that will create a host of …

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Published on August 29, 2025 - 04:56 GMT

AHA responds to RFI on legislation covering rural maternal labor, delivery costs

The AHA Aug. 26 responded to a request for information as part of the introduction of the Healthy Moms and Babies Act, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve maternal and child health by increasing services and support and coordinating care. The AHA …

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Published on August 29, 2025 - 04:55 GMT

AHA praises legislation extending incentive payments for Medicare Advanced Alternative Payment Models

The AHA Aug. 28 expressed support for the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act in comments to House and Senate sponsors of the bill. The legislation would extend Medicare’s Advanced Alternative Payment Model incentive payments and maintain …

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Published on August 29, 2025 - 04:55 GMT

AHA blog responds to Paragon reports on Health Insurance Marketplace fraud

The AHA Aug. 28 published a blog responding to a series of reports from the Paragon Health Institute alleging large-scale “fraud” in health care, this time focusing on enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace. The blog discusses how Paragon uses …

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Published on August 23, 2025 - 05:53 GMT

AHA, HCMC to host webinar on predictive analytics

The AHA and the Hospital Capacity Management Consortium will host a webinar Sept. 4 on the use of predictive analytics within hospital capacity management, with examples provided by hospital and health system leaders. Michelle Hood, AHA executive vice …

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Published on August 23, 2025 - 05:53 GMT

AHA blog highlights Quest for Quality Prize, health systems leading in quality and

The AHA Quest for Quality Prize honors hospitals and health systems committed to leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health. Learn how Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut, winner of the 2025 prize, leaned into a culture of …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 23:45 GMT

Reimagining health care: How two systems are leading the charge in quality and safety

Read about the 2025 Quest for Quality Prize winner and finalist — and apply for the 2026 award Each day, health care professionals across the U.S. leverage technology, community collaboration and innovative models of care to ensure patients receive quality …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 23:45 GMT

FBI warns Russian cybercriminals attacking devices using Cisco software with unpatched vulnerability

The FBI Aug. 20 released an advisory warning of malicious activity by Russian cyber actors targeting end-of-life devices running an unpatched vulnerability in Cisco Smart Install software. The agency said the actors, attributed to the Russian Federal …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 23:45 GMT

HHS, CMS to form committee providing federal health program recommendations

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 21 announced the creation of a Healthcare Advisory Committee for the Secretary of HHS and Administrator of CMS. Aligned with Executive Order 14212, “ …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

Analysis projects increases in state uninsured rates following passage of budget reconciliation bill

A KFF analysis published Aug. 20 provides a state-by-state allocation of Congressional Budget Office estimates that 10 million people could be uninsured by 2034 following the passage of the budget reconciliation bill. KFF said the total could be higher, as …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Workplace Safety for Health Care Professionals with AHA and AONL Executive Claire Zangerle

00:00:01:00 - 00:00:33:17 Tom Haederle Welcome to Advancing Health. It's a sad reality that the health care professionals in the business of healing others are among those likeliest to face violence in the workplace. In today's podcast hosted by …

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Published on August 21, 2025 - 04:59 GMT

Study shows Medicare Part D changes could lead to higher cost sharing for some beneficiaries

A JAMA study published Aug. 18 found that plan design changes by Medicare Part D insurers, particularly for Medicare Advantage plans, following passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could lead to higher cost sharing for some beneficiaries who do …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 08:18 GMT

OSHA extends comment period on proposal removing remaining COVID-19 emergency temporary standard requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a 60-day extension of the comment period on its proposed rule to remove the remaining requirements of its emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19, which called for …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 08:18 GMT

CMS launches oversight of Medicaid, CHIP enrollees to ensure immigration status

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced a nationwide initiative aimed at reinforcing eligibility standards for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. This effort focuses on verifying enrollees’ immigration status. …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 01:16 GMT

Texas declares its measles outbreak over

The Texas Department of State Health Services Aug. 18 announced that the state’s measles outbreak is over. The department said it had been more than 42 days since a new case was reported, surpassing the threshold to declare an end to an outbreak. There …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 23:49 GMT

Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Shape the Future of Health Care

The job description for the ideal health care leader in coming years might read something like this: Wanted: Bold, compassionate innovator who unites clinical excellence with strategic vision. Must be as comfortable at the patient’s bedside as you are in …

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