A JAMA study published Aug. 29 found that 1 in 5 U.S. medical students experience food insecurity. Researchers surveyed nearly 2,000 students from eight medical schools. The study found that food insecurity was notably higher among students of color, …
A Gallup report published Sept. 9 found that nearly 48 million Americans currently have or are being treated for depression. The total, which equals 18.3% of the population, has significantly increased since 2019 (12.5%). The rate increased to 13.8% in …
The flu hospitalization rate during the 2024-25 flu season was the highest since 2010-11, according to a report published Sept. 12 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For all age groups, flu hospitalization rates were 1.8 to 2.8 times higher …
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Sept. 12 affirmed a Mississippi Court’s decision to deny AbbVie’s request for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of state law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. …
The FBI Sept. 12 released an alert warning of malicious activities by cybercriminal groups UNC6040 and UNC6395, which the agency said are responsible for an increasing number of data theft and extortion intrusions. The FBI said the groups have recently …
The AHA commented Sept. 12 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calendar year 2026 physician fee schedule proposed rule. The AHA applauded CMS for proposals such as extending telehealth regulatory flexibilities through 2026 and its payment …
Every health care provider strives to deliver their patients the best possible care, but not all providers offer the same level or complexity of care. Current Medicare payment rates recognize the fundamental differences between patient care delivered in …
Speakers interested in leading conversations and collaborations at the AHA’s new Healthier Together Conference are advised to submit a content proposal by Sept. 16. The three-day conference, taking place May 12-14, 2026, in Dallas, will be attended by …
Newsweek’s Access Health newsletter today features a conversation with AHA Chair Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health in Michigan, where she outlines the AHA’s priorities heading into fall. Freese Decker discussed the need for Congress …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday issued guidance on state-directed payment quality evaluations, clarifying the minimum elements necessary for CMS review of SDP renewals or applications. The requirements include a description of …
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation supported by the AHA to address the ongoing nurse and physician shortage was reintroduced in Congress yesterday. The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 5283 /S. 2759) would recapture green cards that were previously …
The AHA today expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 4731 /S. 2439) to House and Senate sponsors of the bills. The bipartisan legislation would add 14,000 Medicare-funded residency positions over seven years to help …
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that it sent letters to many large health care employers and staffing firms, urging them to review their employment agreements — including any noncompete agreements — to ensure they are in compliance. The …
The House Appropriations Committee Sept. 9 advanced the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies by a 35-28 vote. The bill provides a total discretionary allocation of $ …
An AHA analysis released Sept. 10 highlights how tax-exempt hospitals provided nearly $150 billion in total benefits to their communities in 2022, the most recent year comprehensive data is available from the Internal Revenue Service. The total marks a …
The AHA Sept. 9 announced Eric Fish, M.D., president and CEO of Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Ind., has been elected to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees effective immediately for a term that ends Dec. 31, 2026. Fish, who has worked at Schneck …
Health care leaders and other officials Sept. 9 shared their perspectives on issues related to health care access, particularly in rural areas, during an event in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare: …
The White House Sept. 9 released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again” strategy report, created to address childhood chronic diseases. The report highlights findings from the Make America Healthy Again Commission related to poor diet, exposure to …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 9 issued preliminary guidance regarding the implementation of certain state-directed payment provisions in Section 71116 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. CMS sent a letter to stakeholders with …
Randy Fagin, M.D., chief quality officer at HCA Healthcare, shares how one of the nation’s largest health systems is putting artificial intelligence into practice by building responsible governance, reducing clinical and operational variance, and enhancing …
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