American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

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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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

Report: Nonprofit hospitals’ value to communities more than 11 times federal tax exemption

An EY report prepared for the AHA shows that tax-exempt hospitals and health systems delivered $11 in benefits to their communities for every dollar’s worth of federal tax exemption in 2022, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:19 GMT

CMS issues preliminary guidance on provider tax provisions under OBBBA

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 14 released preliminary guidance to states on implementing provider tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. CMS clarified the meaning of “enacted” and “imposed” for purposes of section 71115, …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Helping Rural Hospitals Meet Their Mission of Caring for Patients and Communities

Nov. 20 is National Rural Health Day. It’s an opportunity to recognize the many ways rural hospitals advance health in their communities, as well as raise awareness about the challenges they face as they seek to preserve access to high-quality, affordable …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Infant formula recall expands as botulism outbreak cases grow

ByHeart has expanded its voluntary recall to include all Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack products amid an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies of a multistate outbreak of infant botulism illnesses. The …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Agencies release updated guidance to combat Akira ransomware following recent attacks

A joint advisory issued yesterday by U.S. and international agencies provides updated guidance to defend against the Akira ransomware group, which has previously conducted cyberattacks against hospitals and health care organizations. Agencies said the …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

Aetna delays, issues additional details on ‘level of severity inpatient payment’ policy

Aetna’s new “level of severity inpatient payment” policy is now set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, the company recently announced, along with providing additional details about the policy. The policy was supposed to take effect Nov. 15. Aetna earlier this …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 07:14 GMT

Survey finds Medicaid enrollment fell in FY 2025, expects flattening in 2026, while spending increases

Medicaid enrollment decreased 7.6% in fiscal year 2025 and is expected to be mostly flat in FY 2026, according to KFF’s annual Medicaid Budget Survey released today. Meanwhile, total Medicaid spending increased 8.6% in FY 2025 and is projected to grow 7.9% …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 13:24 GMT

Leading with Care: How Hospitals Can Lead the Next Era of Behavioral Health

Across the country, hospitals and health systems are working to meet the increasing demand for behavioral health care. As health needs evolve, many times the emergency department serves as the critical access point for patients in crisis. To ensure safe, …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

Navigating Disruption: What CFOs and Their Teams Need to Know Now

The health care field has entered a period of disruption, from sweeping coverage changes to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools. The Congressional Budget Office is projecting millions of individuals will become uninsured over the next …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

AHA podcast: Cleveland Clinic’s Bold Plan to End Lead Exposure

Vickie Johnson, executive vice president and chief community officer at Cleveland Clinic, and Roopa Thakur, M.D., pediatrician and associate program director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, share how community …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

Louisiana health system CEO named to AHA Board of Trustees

The AHA announced Nov. 12 that Pete November, president and CEO of Ochsner Health in Louisiana, will fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees effective Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028. Prior to becoming CEO in 2022, November served in numerous senior …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

Blog details considerations for hospital finance leaders to prepare for near-term health care disruptions

A blog by Ariel Levin, AHA director of coverage policy and state issues, highlights considerations for hospital finance and revenue cycle leaders in the face of new disruptions to health care, including insurance coverage changes, the rise of artificial …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 02:28 GMT

Blog highlights new advanced practice provider leadership structure principles

A blog by Michelle Schweitzer, executive director of advanced practice providers at WakeMed Health and Hospitals, and Dawn Mutchko, principal consultant at AdVantage Advanced Practice Consulting, explains how the Advanced Practice Providers Leadership …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 06:25 GMT

Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Advisory Group’s Principles for Successful Leadership Models

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Leadership Advisory Group began as a grassroots conversation — APPs and AHA representatives recognizing that traditional physician and nurse leadership models often don’t capture the unique scope and strategic potential …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

AHA podcast: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Before It Starts — Inside Children’s Wisconsin’s Diabetes Prevention Clinic

Elizabeth Dabrowski, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist at Children’s Wisconsin, and Matthew Edwards, R.D., diabetes care and education specialist at Children’s Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention Clinic, share how a collaborative approach — including …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

FDA investigating 10-state outbreak of botulism from infant formula

The Food and Drug Administration Nov. 8 announced it is investigating an outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses in 10 states. The agency said all cases were reported to have consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is recommending parents and …

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