The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a notice announcing a 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program as a voluntary mechanism for qualifying drug manufacturers to effectuate the 340B ceiling price on select drugs to all 340B-covered entities. …
The Department of Justice July 29 released guidance for federal funding recipients on unlawful discrimination “on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or other protected characteristics — no matter the program’s labels, objectives, or …
Shelley Hart, R.N., clinical nurse specialist at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, explores the hospital's inspiring journey toward delivering exceptional care for older adults. Through innovative delirium prevention programs, care conversation goals …
Stacy Cantu, vice president, chief governance officer and corporate secretary for Texas Health Resources, discusses the role of a chief governance officer, challenges they may face and best practices for hospitals and health systems seeking to develop this …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 30 announced the creation of a “digital health ecosystem” that includes partnerships with health care organizations and technology companies, including Amazon, Anthropic, Apple, Google, and OpenAI. The …
The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and international agencies July 29 released a joint advisory on recent tactics by the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group. The group, observed by federal agencies since November 2023, has members …
The AHA’s Next Generation Leaders Fellowship July 29 announced its 36 fellows for the class of 2026, who will each work with mentors to address a specific challenge to their hospital or health system. The program focuses on empowering leaders to bring …
The Joint Commission July 29 announced an initiative to address “gaps” in how children’s hospitals are accredited and certified. The program will remove or revise inapplicable standards to better suit the circumstances of hospitals, the commission said …
The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act will bring big changes to health care. AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack joined me for a Leadership Dialogue conversation earlier this month to talk about the key provisions that apply to health care. If you …
The American Society for Health Care Engineering July 28 announced the recipients of its annual member awards during the 2025 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, taking place July 27-30 in Columbus, Ohio. The Crystal Eagle Leadership Award, …
Wrenetha Julion, Ph.D., R.N., of Rush University Medical Center, and Paul Florsheim, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discuss the collaborative…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration July 28 released its latest national survey on drug use and mental health. Among the findings, the percentage of adolescents aged 12 to 17 who had serious thoughts of suicide declined from 12.9% …
The 2025 AHA Leadership Summit wrapped up on July 22, and as always, it was energizing and inspiring to connect with so many talented and dedicated people whose passion and vision for health care promise great things for the future. But even as we heard …
A report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving released today found nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults (63 million) are caring for an adult or child with a complex medical condition or disability. Over half of the caretakers are managing complex …
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee yesterday voted 12-11 along party lines to recommend the confirmation of Brian Christine, M.D., to be assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services. In that role, …
Microsoft July 22 released an update on the ongoing cyberattacks to SharePoint servers used within organizations, attributing the incidents to China-based threat actors. The company said the attacks include state-sponsored actors from the Linen Typhoon and …
The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center July 22 released a joint advisory detailing malicious activity from Interlock ransomware. Activity …
The AHA July 24 announced it is collaborating with health care technology leader Epic to help hospitals adopt tools that support the early detection and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality. The organizations have …
Microsoft July 19 issued an alert about active attacks from vulnerabilities targeting SharePoint servers used within organizations. The incidents have not impacted SharePoint Online in Microsoft 365, the company said. Microsoft said it released security …
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack opened the 2025 AHA Leadership Summit in Nashville, Tenn., commending advancements in patient care experiences and driving innovative care transformation. “Exchanging ideas is what drives this innovation, and this Summit …
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