American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on March 28, 2025 - 05:10 GMT

AHA provides recommendations to PTAC to improve participation in population-based total cost-of-care, primary and specialty care ...

The AHA March 27 made a series of recommendations to the Physician‐Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee to address barriers to participating in population-based total cost-of-care and primary and specialty care models. The AHA urged the …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 05:10 GMT

AHA opposes legislation allowing physician self-referrals, POH expansion

The AHA March 27 voiced opposition to the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 2191), a bill that would lift the ban on the establishment of physician-owned hospitals in certain rural areas and permit the unfettered expansion of POHs …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 05:10 GMT

AHA blog pushes back on misleading reports on Medicaid financing arrangements

A new AHA blog pushes back on some new reports that “have displayed a gross misunderstanding of both the legitimacy of various Medicaid financing arrangements and the consequences of stripping those resources from states trying to provide health care …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

Setting the Record Straight: Beware of Opinions Masquerading as Facts

For health care organizations that care for the 70 million Medicaid patients in the U.S., provider taxes are a life vest that keep state Medicaid programs afloat and allow them to continue providing critical health care services for their communities. …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 05:54 GMT

AHA podcast: A Great Catch — Strategies for Building a Culture of Safety Reporting

Mindy Estes, M.D., former CEO of Saint Luke’s Health System and former AHA board chair, and Nancy Howell Agee, CEO emeritus of Carilion Clinic and former AHA board chair, discuss the importance of bringing a culture of safety reporting to an organization …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 05:54 GMT

NIH study finds light levels of daily activity can reduce cancer risk

A study published March 26 by the National Institutes of Health and the University of Oxford found that individuals who engaged in light and moderate-to-vigorous daily physical activity had a lower cancer risk than those with more a sedentary lifestyle …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 05:54 GMT

FBI says no specific, credible threat targeting U.S. hospitals

The FBI March 26 advised that, after extensive investigation and intelligence review, they have not identified any specific credible threat targeted against hospitals in any U.S. city. The FBI advised if they receive credible threat information, they will …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 05:33 GMT

Brief examines impact of potential Medicaid cuts on state budgets and coverage

A KFF brief released yesterday compares the potential $880 billion in federal Medicaid cuts from the House-passed budget resolution to states' tax revenues, education spending and the number of Medicaid enrollees covered under the federal funding. The …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Record number of medical seniors, graduates matched to residency slots

A record 40,764 medical school seniors and graduates were matched to 43,237 U.S. residency positions offered, according to the National Resident Matching Program March 21. Applicants include students and graduates of U.S. and international medical schools …

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Published on March 24, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

USDA, others to fund projects for potential bird flu vaccines, other treatments

The Department of Agriculture March 20 announced it will fund up to $100 million for projects exploring prevention, therapeutics, research and potential vaccines to treat bird flu. The agency is partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services …

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Published on March 22, 2025 - 02:40 GMT

DEA, HHS delay implementation of buprenorphine final rule until Dec. 31

The Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced that the effective date for the final rule regarding telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine will be further delayed from March 21 to Dec. 31. The …

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Published on March 21, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

Helping Caregivers Tap AI’s Vast Capabilities to Advance Health

America’s hospitals and health systems are incubators of innovation, ideas and medical progress as they are constantly striving to improve patient care and advance health. Today, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform …

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Published on March 20, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

FDA alerts of risk with Calyxo aspiration systems

The Food and Drug Administration today issued an alert on a potentially high-risk issue with Calyxo CVAC Aspiration Systems. In patients who have thick fluid in their kidneys at the start of the procedure, the system can cause reduced fluid overflow, …

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Published on March 20, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Study finds 90% of Medicaid managed care plans cover at least one AUD medication without priority and quantity limits

A JAMA Network Open study published March 13 found that 90% of Medicaid managed care plans cover at least one alcohol use disorder medication without prior authorization and quantity limits. It also noted that while Medicaid managed care plans are the …

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Published on March 20, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

EEOC, DOJ warn against unlawful DEI discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Justice yesterday announced the release of two documents warning against unlawful discrimination related to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. A one-pager, “What To Do If You …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

CDC: U.S. birth rate fell 2% in 2023

The U.S. birth rate fell 2% in 2023 to about 3.6 million, according to final data released March 18 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The cesarean delivery rate increased 1% in 2023 to 32.3%. The preterm birth rate was 10.41%, essentially …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

Measles cases nationwide surpass 2024 total

There have been 301 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S. so far this year, surpassing the 2024 total of 285, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of March 13, cases have been confirmed in 14 states, …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

New program seeks to improve mental health care access for health workers

A new initiative launched March 18 by the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation seeks to improve mental health care access for health care workers. The program, Health Workers Have The Right, Too, includes six actions for improving mental health care …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

Cyberthreat actors using ChatGPT exploit to attack health care, other industries

A ChatGPT vulnerability identified last year is being used by cyberthreat actors to attack security flaws in artificial intelligence systems, according to a March 12 report by Veriti, a cybersecurity firm. The National Institute of Standards and Technology …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

FDA says hemodialysis tube shortage expected to last until fall

The Food and Drug Administration March 14 released a notice on a nationwide shortage of hemodialysis tubes expected to last through early fall. On Jan. 8, B. Braun sent a letter to customers detailing an interruption to the production and supply of certain …

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