American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 30, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

AHA urges DHS to maintain current policy for physicians in U.S. with J-1 visas

The AHA urged the Department of Homeland Security today to maintain “duration of status” as an authorized period of stay for the nearly 17,000 physicians nationwide with J-1 visas who are participating in residency and fellowship programs. Current policy …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

CMS says premiums, enrollment for MA and Part D to slightly decline for 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Sept. 26 that average premiums for Medicare Advantage and Part D would decline slightly in 2026. Average premiums for MA are estimated to decline from $16.40 in 2025 to $14 in 2026, while those for …

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Published on September 30, 2025 - 02:41 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Driving Transformation Through AI and Other Tech Tools with Epic CMO Jackie Gerhart

00:00:00:28 - 00:00:34:10 Tom Haederle Welcome to Advancing Health. Artificial intelligence and advances in digital technology give care providers more and better tools for patient care than ever before. In this month's Leadership Dialogue podcast …

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Published on September 27, 2025 - 05:53 GMT

Nearly 2,000 health care facilities recognized as well-being champions

The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation has recognized 60 licensure boards and 1,850 hospitals, health systems and other care facilities for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications. The number of health …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

Supporting Patients and Caregivers Facing Substance Use Disorders

More than 48 million Americans — 16.8% of the 12-and-older population — have a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. SUD is a medical condition marked by a compulsive use of a substance despite harmful …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

AHA discusses reimbursement challenges, opportunities for innovation during Modern Healthcare event

Ashley Thompson, AHA senior vice president of public policy analysis and development, participated in a panel discussion during Modern Healthcare's Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 25. The discussion on reimbursement for providers and …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

House introduces bill to authorize AHA-supported Medical Student Education Authorization Act

The AHA Sept. 24 expressed support for the Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R. 5428), legislation introduced in the House Sept. 17 that would authorize a federal program to award grants to public institutes of higher education to expand or …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 04:38 GMT

Commerce Department seeks comment on investigation of imported PPE, medical equipment for possible tariffs

The Department of Commerce Sept. 24 released a notice seeking public comment on an investigation it launched Sept. 2 on imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables and medical equipment under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 …

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Published on September 25, 2025 - 02:09 GMT

CDC reports decrease in sexually transmitted diseases in 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sept. 24 released its annual report on national sexually transmitted disease data, reporting a 9% decline in STD cases in 2024 compared to 2023. Chlamydia cases declined a second consecutive year with an 8% …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 09:05 GMT

District court denies preliminary injunctions by drug companies in challenges to Maine’s 340B contract pharmacy law

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine today issued an order denying preliminary injunctions requested by AbbVie and Novartis in legal challenges against the state’s law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. In particular …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 09:05 GMT

DHS proposes weighted selection process for new H-1B registrations and petitions

The Department of Homeland Security today released a proposed rule to amend the process for selecting among prospective applicants — known as registrants — for H-1B visas that are subject to statutory numerical caps. The rule would change the agency’s …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 21:22 GMT

Olympus recalls endoscope needles

The Food and Drug Administration yesterday announced that Olympus issued a global recall of its ViziShot 2 FLEX needles manufactured prior to May 12 following reports of device components detaching during procedures. The company was alerted to incidents …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 21:21 GMT

HHS awards $1.5 billion in opioid response grants to states, tribal communities

HHS awards $1.5 billion in opioid response grants to states, tribal communities The Department of Health and Human Services announced yesterday that it will award more than $1.5 billion in opioid response grants to states and tribal communities through …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 06:50 GMT

AHA podcast: Elevating Hospitals Through Community Support

In this first episode of a four-part series with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, Alice Ayres, president and CEO of the AHP, discusses how philanthropy is no longer just an add-on but a strategic driver for hospitals and health systems. Ayres …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 06:50 GMT

ACIP recommends patients consult their provider for COVID-19 vaccine

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Sept. 19 recommended that patients should consult their health care provider if they want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The recommendation applies to individuals 6 months and older, and “includes an …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 06:50 GMT

White House announces changes to H-1B visa program

President Trump Sept. 19 signed a proclamation increasing the fee to $100,000 for new H-1B petitions filed by employers, as well as implementing other restrictions on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers. The restrictions began on Sept. 21 and expire, …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

Suicide in Rural Communities: Breaking Barriers to Behavioral Health Care

This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023, the latest year for which data was available. That’s one death by suicide every 11 minutes. While suicide does not discriminate — it is one …

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Published on September 20, 2025 - 04:37 GMT

CDC issues advisory on new Ebola outbreak in DRC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sept. 18 issued a health advisory on a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There are currently no suspected, probable or confirmed Ebola cases reported in the U.S. or outside of the …

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Published on September 20, 2025 - 04:37 GMT

CMS issues final rule on CY 2026 policy and technical changes to Medicare programs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 18 released a final rule on policy and technical changes to Medicare Advantage, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the …

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Published on September 20, 2025 - 04:37 GMT

Senate rejects House-passed CR to fund government through Nov. 21

The Senate Sept. 19 failed to adopt a continuing resolution by a 44-48 vote that would have funded the government through Nov. 21. The CR was passed by the House earlier in the day. Prior to the Senate vote on the House proposal, an alternative short-term …

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