The Utah measles outbreak has increased to 583 cases, the state’s Department of Health and Human Services reported April 7. Of those, 386 cases have been diagnosed this year. Nationwide, there have been 1,714 confirmed measles cases so far in 2026, …
Health care and public health was the top sector targeted for cyberthreats in 2025, according to the FBI’s latest annual report on internet crimes. There were 460 ransomware attacks and 182 data breaches, totaling 642 cyber events. Financial services was …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 released a proposed rule that would establish electronic standards for drug prior authorizations. Building on a 2024 final rule establishing prior authorization standards for medical services, today …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 10 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in fiscal year 2027, compared with FY 2026, for hospitals that are meaningful users of …
Few patient populations are more vulnerable to the shifting winds around health care today than Medicare beneficiaries who need specialized, high-acuity and long-stay care. The Essential Role of Long‑Term Care Hospitals in Today’s Health System Long-term …
The U.S. birth rate declined by 1% in 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The cesarean delivery rate increased slightly to 32.5% in 2025, up from 32.4% in 2024. The 2025 rate is the highest since …
Venita Owens, president of Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center, and Andrea Hayes, manager of marketing and public relations for Baylor Scott & White, discuss how medical care, nutrition, education and fitness are coming together to …
The AHA is now offering custom innovation summits — proven, high-impact workshops designed to convene health care leaders and co-design solutions for organizations committed to reducing health disparities. These one-day interactive sessions are tailored to …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center yesterday announced the launch of a new model under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and youth up to age 21 who either have or are at risk of developing …
An American Heart Association study published March 25 found that children born to mothers with premature placental separation could be at higher risk of heart disease by age 28. They also are nearly three times more likely to be hospitalized for heart- …
In a commentary published March 26 by Healthcare Dive, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack details why a new facility administrative policy from Anthem will make it tougher for individuals to access health care. The policy requires hospitals in 12 states to …
The Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee March 26. The committee, which began its nomination process last year, will serve as an advisory panel on …
Just 23 days from now, more than 1,000 hospital and health system leaders from across the country will arrive in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 AHA Annual Membership Meeting. It is a gathering that always inspires, as so many passionate and dedicated …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention March 26 released a report on U.S. child vaccination coverage by age 2. The report found that coverage among children born from 2021-2022 was similar to those born in 2019-2020 but noted decreases for five …
A measles outbreak in Utah is now at 486 cases, with 107 reported in the last three weeks, according to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. The outbreak began in June 2025. Nationally, 1,575 measles cases have been reported so …
An article in the current edition of AHA Trustee Insights highlights how health care professionals across America’s hospitals and health systems — physicians, nurses and other caregivers, as well as administrators and trustees — are enhancing the way care …
In a letter to the editor published March 3 by KFF Health News, Jim Prister, president and CEO of RML Specialty Hospital and chair of the AHA Post-Acute Steering Committee, urged Congress to address chronic underpayments and insurance barriers that are …
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Feb. 26 released a report that updates findings from last year on RESURGE malware used to gain covert access to Ivanti Connect Secure devices. The new analysis includes additional technical insights and …
The FBI is reminding critical infrastructure organizations to implement mitigations from a June 2025 fact sheet on potential actions by Iranian-affiliated cyber actors who may target U.S. devices and networks due to geopolitical tensions. The fact sheet …
The AHA March 3 urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to take immediate action to stop a new Novo Nordisk policy from taking effect by April 1. Novo yesterday issued a notice to all 340B covered entities that the company was updating …
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