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There were 1,374 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,764 in the last 365 days.

American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,122 Press Releases

Published on February 10, 2026 - 05:01 GMT

CMS issues proposed notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Feb. 9 released its 2027 proposed standards for the health insurance marketplaces, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees. Notably, the proposed rule would allow CMS to certify …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 7, 2026 - 01:16 GMT

Providing Solutions to Address Challenges with MA Plans

More than 34.1 million Americans were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in 2025, accounting for 54% of all Medicare beneficiaries. We have seen enrollment in MA plans increase significantly over the past two decades, and the Congressional Budget Office …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 01:16 GMT

House introduces AHA-supported Medical Student Education Authorization Act

The Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R. 5428), legislation which would authorize a federal program to provide grants through fiscal year 2028 to public graduate medical education programs for physicians, was introduced in the House Feb. 4 …

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Published on February 7, 2026 - 01:16 GMT

TrumpRx platform offers discounted prescription drugs

The White House yesterday launched TrumpRx, the direct-to-consumer platform that will serve as a hub to direct cash-paying consumers to drug manufacturers and pharmacies to purchase discounted prescription drugs. The website offers coupons to consumers to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 6, 2026 - 10:27 GMT

Open-source text program Notepad++ impacted by critical vulnerability

The National Institute of Standards and Technology Feb. 2 published details on a critical vulnerability that impacted Notepad++, a free, open-source text and source code program widely used by several industries, including health care. The vulnerability …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 10:26 GMT

AHA blog: 340B is a solution, not a threat to health care affordability

A new AHA blog published Feb. 3 discusses how the 340B Drug Pricing Program serves as an effective solution to some of the nation’s most persistent and bipartisan health care challenges. The blog highlights how the 340B program helps keep drug prices lower …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 6, 2026 - 10:26 GMT

AHA names Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award winner, finalists

The AHA Feb. 5 announced WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, W.Va., as the 2026 recipient of the new Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award. The award, sponsored by Microsoft, seeks to recognize and share the accomplishments of rural …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 10:26 GMT

Behavioral health IT pilots to focus on data exchange

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology announced the selection of nine pilots as part of the Behavioral Health Information Technology Initiative to help improve behavioral health …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 6, 2026 - 10:26 GMT

HHS says it will scrap current 340B Rebate Model Program

The Department of Health and Human Services Feb. 5 in a court filing said it would scrap its current 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and potentially restart the administrative process for such a program. These moves come after the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 10:26 GMT

Coalition analysis examines impact of site-neutral payment proposals

The Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare Feb. 5 released a new research brief examining the impact of proposed site-neutral payment policies on hospitals and patient access to care. The analysis found that expanding site-neutral payment proposals …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 20:56 GMT

340B is a Solution, not a Threat to Addressing Health Care Affordability in the U.S.

Many Americans may be unaware that the services they rely on every day through their local hospital are supported by a program called the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Indeed, the discounts on drug purchases authorized under the 340B program directly support …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 5, 2026 - 20:56 GMT

California Hospital Association president and former AHA executive Carmela Coyle announces plans to retire

Carmela Coyle, California Hospital Association president and CEO, announced plans Feb. 5 to retire in early 2027, according to the CHA. Coyle has been in health care policy and advocacy for 44 years and has been CHA president and CEO since 2017. She …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on February 5, 2026 - 03:37 GMT

AHA podcast: How Safer Care Is Built at Scale

Thomas McGinn, M.D., senior executive vice president and chief physician executive officer at CommonSpirit Health, shares how the organization aligns leadership, standardizes processes and uses analytics to reduce variation and improve patient outcomes — …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 03:37 GMT

South Carolina measles outbreak at 876 cases

The measles outbreak in South Carolina has increased to 876 cases, the state’s Department of Public Health reported Feb. 3. Last week, the South Carolina outbreak surpassed last year’s outbreak in Texas, which had 762 cases. The agency said the number of …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 03:37 GMT

CMS issues updated guidance on state-directed payment provision

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Feb. 2 updated guidance originally issued in September on a budget reconciliation bill provision establishing new limits on Medicaid state‑directed payments. As part of the update, CMS revised its approach …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 23:37 GMT

SHSMD releases Futurescan 2026

The Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development has released Futurescan 2026, the newest edition of its strategic outlook by health care leaders, developed with the American College of Healthcare Executives. The publication shares national …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 23:37 GMT

AHA Committee on Governance announces officers, new members for 2026

The AHA’s Committee on Governance has announced its 2026 officers and new members. The officers are Chair Kathy Garrett, M.D., board director, Orlando Health; Chair-elect Maryjane Wurth, trustee, Carle Health; and Past Chair James Liggins Jr., director, …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 23:37 GMT

House passes appropriations package to end partial government shutdown

The House Feb. 3 voted 217-214 to pass the government funding plan approved by the Senate Jan. 30, ending the four-day partial shutdown. Twenty-one Republicans voted against the package, while 21 Democrats crossed party lines to support it. The package …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

4 Principles, Real Impact: How Hospitals Are Advancing Maternal Health

Despite medical advancements, maternal mortality rates have doubled since 1987. Yet more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths have been deemed preventable. We know that behind every statistic is a mother and child. Hospitals across the country are …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

AHA podcast: The Power of Lived Experience as a Behavioral Health Care Strategy

Zelia Baugh, senior vice president of behavioral health for JPS Health Network, and Melanie Cooper, peer support specialist for JPS Health Network, discuss how utilizing peer support specialists can help patients navigate recovery. The specialists also …

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