American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 31, 2025 - 06:59 GMT

Senate Finance Committee holds nominations hearing for HHS IG, Social Security Deputy Commissioner

The Senate Finance Committee Oct. 29 held a hearing on the nominations of Thomas March Bell to be inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services, Arjun Mody to be deputy commissioner of Social Security, Jeffrey Goettman to be deputy …

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Published on October 31, 2025 - 06:59 GMT

Microsoft issues security update addressing critical vulnerability impacting Windows server services

Microsoft has released a security update to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability impacting multiple versions of Windows Server Update Services that was not fully eradicated by a previous update, according to the Cybersecurity and …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 23:10 GMT

AHA podcast: The Nurse Retention Turnaround at NYC Health + Hospitals

Natalia Cineas, DNP, R.N., senior vice president and chief nursing executive at NYC Health + Hospitals, reveals the steps the organization took to achieve an extraordinary turnaround in nurse retention — from launching residency and mentorship programs to …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 23:10 GMT

CDC says 3 cases of severe mpox in California may be linked to August case

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an advisory Oct. 29 on three unrelated cases of clade I mpox recently identified in California. The agency said that viral genomic data suggested the cases are likely part of the same cluster and may …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 23:10 GMT

CFPB says federal law preempts state efforts on credit reporting, including any on reporting medical debt

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a notice Oct. 28 clarifying that the Fair Credit Reporting Act preempts state laws on credit reporting, including those regarding medical debt. As a result, medical debt must be included on credit reports, …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 05:59 GMT

Preparing Fathers for Parenthood: A Prenatal Program Supporting Dads, Moms, and Babies

Parenthood is one of life’s biggest transitions, yet prenatal care often focuses almost entirely on mothers. A groundbreaking program in Chicago is working to change that narrative by preparing fathers for parenthood alongside mothers — strengthening …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 05:59 GMT

Study finds disruptions to circadian rhythm increase risk of heart disease, other conditions

The American Heart Association released a study Oct. 28 that found disruptions to people’s circadian rhythm can increase their risk of cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. The study said that …

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Published on October 28, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

2025 Cybersecurity Year in Review, Part Two: Mitigating Third-Party Risk, Ensuring Clinical Continuity and Addressing AI Risk

In part one of this blog, we reviewed the number of cyberattacks the health care field endured this year compared to last; provided an overview of the lessons learned from these attacks; and outlined the defensive measures every hospital or health system …

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Published on October 28, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

Chair File: Inside the Shutdown and Other Key 2025 Priorities

This week brings the fourth week of the federal government shutdown as Congress has yet to pass legislation to fund the government. This shutdown is a bit different in that health care priorities are front and center as both parties look for resolution. …

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Published on October 28, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

KFF analysis highlights limited physician access in Medicare Advantage plans

A new report from KFF reveals that Medicare Advantage enrollees had access to just 48% of the physicians available to Traditional Medicare beneficiaries in their area, on average, in 2022. The analysis discusses the use of narrower networks to manage …

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Published on October 28, 2025 - 01:30 GMT

2025 Cybersecurity Year in Review, Part Two: Mitigating Third-Party Risk, Ensuring Clinical Continuity and Addressing AI Risk

In part two of a recent blog, AHA National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk John Riggi and AHA Deputy National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk Scott Gee highlight three trends that shaped 2025’s health care cybersecurity risk landscape, focusing on …

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Published on October 28, 2025 - 01:29 GMT

AHA urges smarter AI regulation for advancing innovation, safety and access to health care

The AHA today submitted a letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy in response to its request for information on regulatory reform for artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to reduce regulatory burdens that hinder innovation and …

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Published on October 24, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

Report finds launch prices for new drugs are significantly higher, exceed inflation

The median net launch price for 154 new drugs increased 51% between 2022 and 2024, after accounting for inflation and discounts, according to a report released Oct. 23 by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review. The analysis also found a 24% …

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Published on October 24, 2025 - 19:59 GMT

Gearing Up Our Defenses for Flu Season

Getting an annual flu vaccination is the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated, particularly people who are at a …

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Published on October 24, 2025 - 04:48 GMT

SHSMD announces 2026 advisory board members

The AHA’s Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development Oct. 21 announced Dennis S. Jolley, system vice president of strategy and planning at UW Health in Wisconsin, will serve as president of the SHSMD Advisory Board for 2026. Dorian L. …

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Published on October 24, 2025 - 04:48 GMT

AHA shares concerns, recommendations with CMS on WISeR model

The AHA Oct. 23 recommended changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction model to address multiple concerns. The model is designed to use technology-enabled prior authorization to decrease …

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Published on October 24, 2025 - 04:48 GMT

Senate HELP Committee holds hearing on growth, impact of 340B

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Oct. 23 held a hearing discussing the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its growth and impacts on patients. The AHA provided a statement to the committee in support of the program and highlighted …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 00:12 GMT

AHA podcast: How Simulation Is Transforming Patient Safety and Emergency Readiness

Kelley Sava, associate vice president of simulation at Advocate Health, and Brian Bjoern, M.D., patient safety manager at Laerdal Medical, share how simulation-based training helps identify safety gaps, improve teamwork and communication, and prepare …

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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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