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There were 439 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 456,223 in the last 365 days.

American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,143 Press Releases

Published on July 2, 2025 - 01:35 GMT

Agencies release fact sheet on potential of malicious activity by Iranian cyber actors

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and the National Security Agency June 30 released a fact sheet on Iranian-affiliated cyber actors who may target U.S. devices and networks due to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on July 2, 2025 - 01:35 GMT

Senate passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The Senate narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) on July 1 by a 50-50 tally, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. The Senate version of the bill now goes back to the House for consideration as Congress attempts to …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

AHA files amicus brief in second lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s 340B contract pharmacy law

The AHA June 27 filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee that defends the state’s 340B contract pharmacy law prohibiting drug companies from denying hospitals the same 340B discounts for drugs dispensed at …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Joint Commission streamlines accreditation process, removes over 700 requirements

The Joint Commission June 30 announced a new, streamlined process that removes 714 requirements from its hospital accreditation program. The new program, called Accreditation 360, includes an updated manual that more clearly identifies Centers for Medicare …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

OSHA proposes removing remaining requirements of its COVID-19 emergency temporary standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration June 30 released a proposed rule to remove what remains of its emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19 that had required certain health care employers to protect workers in health …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

CMS proposes 6.4% decrease to home health payments for CY 2026, updates to quality and value-based purchasing programs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 30 issued its calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system. This rule would reduce HH payments by an estimated 6.4%, or $1.13 billion, in CY 2026 relative to 2025. …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

AHA video highlights potential impact of Medicaid cuts to maternal care in West Virginia

The latest video in the AHA’s series “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care” features Melissa Fannon-Wisner, DNP, nurse educator and nurse practitioner at Valley Health’s Winchester Medical Center. She explains how Medicaid cuts could limit access to care for …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

AHA details newest concerns with budget reconciliation bill in letter to senators

The AHA June 29 sent a letter to senators urging them to amend the budget reconciliation bill before its final passage in the Senate. The Senate version of the bill proposes even greater cuts to Medicaid than the House-passed version. Sen. Rick Scott, R- …

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Published on July 1, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Legal Advocacy to Protect Hospitals With AHA General Counsel Chad Golder

Advocacy is a core part of the work of the AHA, protecting and sustaining what hospitals and health systems need to truly care for our communities. We often hear about legislative and regulatory advocacy, but legal advocacy is another important part of …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 04:13 GMT

More Than a Safety Net: A Social Worker and Special Needs Mom Talks the Human Cost of Medicaid Cuts

Q: Can you tell me about yourself and your family? A: I’m Dr. Becky Pletzer. I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Alaska and the mother to two boys, Sloan and Sawyer. Sawyer, my 11-year-old son, has a very rare chromosome syndrome and moderate …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 04:13 GMT

Judge rules against J&J, for HHS and 340B hospitals in rebate model case

A U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia judge June 27 ruled against Johnson & Johnson and sided with the Department of Health and Human Services and hospitals in a lawsuit brought by J&J challenging the government’s authority to reject J …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 04:13 GMT

AHA’s Pollack details significant progress hospitals have made improving patient safety

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack explains how hospitals have made meaningful progress in patient safety and delivering high-quality care, in a column published June 27 by the Future of Personal Health that also appeared in printed copies of USA Today. …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 04:13 GMT

Supreme Court upholds ACA provision establishing Preventive Services Task Force

The Supreme Court June 27 voted 6-3 to uphold an Affordable Care Act provision creating an independent task force charged with making recommendations of preventive services that insurers must cover at no cost. The ruling reverses a June 2024 decision by …

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Published on June 28, 2025 - 04:13 GMT

CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 27 announced the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot. Through the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model pilot, CMS will partner with third-party …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 06:29 GMT

AHA video highlights how Medicaid cuts could imperil behavioral, maternal health care

Kevin McEwan, DNP, R.N., chief nursing officer at Madison Memorial Hospital, shares how Medicaid provides vital behavioral health and maternal and child care access for vulnerable rural communities in Idaho, in the latest video in the AHA’s series “ …

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Published on June 27, 2025 - 06:29 GMT

CMS warns of phishing fax scheme; AHA monitoring other reported social engineering schemes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced it has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. CMS said scammers are impersonating the agency, sending phishing fax requests for medical records and other …

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Published on June 25, 2025 - 23:43 GMT

Act Now to Protect Access to Care

In the next few days, Senate Republican leaders plan to unveil and vote on their updated reconciliation bill, which, as currently constructed, would have far-ranging negative consequences for patients, communities and hospitals across America. With a final …

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Published on June 25, 2025 - 23:43 GMT

AHA podcast: Healing the Healers — BMC’s Bold Move to Support Resident Mental Health

Boston Medical Center’s Jeff Schneider, M.D., associate chief medical officer, designated institutional official and chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee, and Simone Martell, director of the employee resilience program, discuss how BMC is …

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Published on June 25, 2025 - 23:43 GMT

Study finds steep drop in heart disease death rates

A study published June 25 by the Journal of the American Heart Association found that heart disease death rates fell 66% from 1970 to 2022. Deaths from heart attacks decreased 89% in that time span. The study attributed the declines to advancements in …

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Published on June 24, 2025 - 21:48 GMT

RFK Jr. testifies on HHS budget proposal during House subcommittee hearing

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today appeared before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health for a hearing to testify on the HHS fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, which requests $94.7 billion. AHA members …

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