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American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,034 Press Releases

Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:12 GMT

AHA Center for Health Innovation report guides executives on use of AI

The AHA Center for Health Innovation released a new report to guide hospital and health system executives on using artificial intelligence and AI-powered technologies to transform their organizations’ operations. The report, Building and Implementing an …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:12 GMT

HHS announces next 15 drugs selected for price negotiations

The Department of Health and Human Services Jan. 17 announced 15 Medicare Part D drugs selected for the latest round of price negotiations. Negotiations will occur this year and any resulting prices will become effective in 2027. The drugs selected …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 17, 2025 - 21:12 GMT

Hospitals and Health Systems Continue a Wonderful Legacy of National Service

On Monday, we observe two events of great importance to our nation: the quadrennial inauguration of a president, and we recognize the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to nonviolent change in the cause of justice. These two …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 17, 2025 - 04:46 GMT

Agencies release guide on selecting and integrating security into operational technology products

A guide published Jan. 13 by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency, FBI, Environmental Protection Agency, Transportation Security Administration and international agencies provides considerations for organizations …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 04:46 GMT

Report: Hospitals and health systems stabilized in 2024 but continue to face distress

A report released Jan. 9 by Kaufman Hall highlights hospital and health system merger and acquisition activity from last year. The report said that announced transactions involving a financially distressed party hit a record high 30.6%. It also found …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 04:46 GMT

MedPAC recommends to Congress Medicare 2026 payment updates for inpatient, outpatient services

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission today voted to recommend that Congress update Medicare payment rates for hospital inpatient and outpatient services by the current law amount plus 1% for 2026 and reiterated its recommendation to distribute an …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 04:46 GMT

CDC alerts clinicians to accelerate type A flu subtyping in hospitalized patients

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released an advisory recommending clinicians expedite subtyping of type A influenza samples from hospitalized patients, particularly individuals in an intensive care unit. The CDC recommends that this …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 04:46 GMT

AHA releases 2025 Advocacy Agenda

The AHA yesterday released its 2025 Advocacy Agenda that details the association's key priorities for Congress, the Administration, regulatory agencies and courts. The agenda is focused on ensuring access to care; strengthening the health care …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 16, 2025 - 05:36 GMT

AHA podcast: How to Survive a Cyberattack with Scripps Health — Part Four

In the last of this four-part conversation, four leaders from Scripps Health — Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO, Todd Walbridge, senior director of corporate and system safety and security, Shane Thielman, corporate senior vice president and chief …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 05:36 GMT

CMS announces increase in accountable care relationships

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Jan. 15 that 53.4% of people with Traditional Medicare are in an accountable care relationship with a provider, a 4.3% increase from last year. The agency said it is the largest increase since it …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 05:36 GMT

HHS, DEA release rules related to telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances

The Department of Health and Human Services and Drug Enforcement Administration published a series of rules Jan. 15 related to telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances, including a special registration proposed rule and a final rule on …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 15, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

HHS guidance offers solutions to protect telehealth platforms from cybercriminals

The Department of Health and Human Services Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center Jan. 8 released guidance on cybersecurity for telehealth applications. The guide highlights the challenges of securing telehealth platforms due to vulnerabilities …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 15, 2025 - 04:34 GMT

CMS finalizes notice of benefit and payment parameters for 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 13 released its standards for the health insurance marketplaces for 2026, including the issuers and brokers who assist marketplace enrollees. The final rule enhances CMS' authority to address and …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 20:31 GMT

Chair File Video: Meet 2025 AHA Board Chair Tina Freese Decker

From making pizzas to leading an integrated health system, Tina Freese Decker’s career has focused on a connection to people and serving others. She is president and CEO of Corewell Health, a Michigan-based leading integrated health system with more than …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 04:28 GMT

OSHA ends efforts to establish COVID-19 safety standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jan. 13 announced that it terminated efforts to establish a final COVID-19 safety standard to protect workers in health care settings. The agency said it halted its efforts due to the end of the COVID-19 …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 04:28 GMT

Chamber of Commerce files lawsuit against FTC for changes to premerger notification rules

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Jan. 13 filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission, saying changes made by the FTC to premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act are “unnecessary and unlawful.” In a statement, the Chamber said the …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 04:27 GMT

CMS releases proposed 2026 payment updates for Medicare Advantage, Part D

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 10 proposed a 4.3% payment increase to Medicare Advantage plans for calendar year 2026, amounting to approximately $21 billion. CMS also proposed to complete its implementation of a three-year phase-in …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 21:36 GMT

AHA ad campaign highlights how hospitals are always ready to care

In this conversation, Jefferson Health's Cara Martino, DNP, R.N., enterprise vice president of clinical improvement and transformation, and Trish Henwood, M.D…

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

‘Best of’ AHA's Advancing Health podcast highlights workforce wellness, rural obstetric services

The AHA's Advancing Health podcast recently celebrated the end of 2024 by releasing highlights from some of its most popular episodes of the year. The roundup includes a selection from "The Growing Role of Chief Wellness Officers in Health Care…

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

Medical school enrollment hits new record

Total medical school enrollment has reached a new high of 99,562 students for 2024-2025, a 1.8% increase from the previous school year, according to data (https://www.aamc.org/news/medical-school-enrollment-reaches-new-high) released yesterday by the …

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