American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:46 GMT

Pollack, Freese Decker discuss innovation, care advancements and policy implications impacting the health care field

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack opened the 2025 AHA Leadership Summit in Nashville, Tenn., commending advancements in patient care experiences and driving innovative care transformation. “Exchanging ideas is what drives this innovation, and this Summit …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:46 GMT

AHA podcast: How El Camino Health is transforming age-friendly care

Carolyn Bogard, DNP, R.N., director of care coordination and palliative care at El Camino Health, talks about her system’s use of data to harness the passion care providers feel for improving outcomes and streamlining care delivery for older adults. LISTEN …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:46 GMT

White House releases AI action plan

The White House July 23 released an action plan with a series of more than 90 policy recommendations to expand the use of artificial intelligence. The plan follows a directive from the administration’s Jan. 23 executive order, “Removing Barriers to …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 02:32 GMT

Analysis shows continued growth of 988 lifeline in third year

An analysis published July 14 by KFF found that use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has steadily increased since its launch in July 2022. To date, the service has received 16.5 million contacts, including 11.1 million calls, 2.9 million text …

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Published on July 19, 2025 - 02:32 GMT

Analysis finds ACA Marketplace insurers to propose 15% median premium increase for 2026

Health Insurance Marketplace insurers will propose a median premium increase of 15% for 2026, according to an analysis of preliminary rate filings published July 18 by the Peterson Center on Healthcare and KFF. It would be the largest hike in premiums …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 06:49 GMT

2025 AHA Circle of Life Award honorees named

Gilchrist in Baltimore and Bristol Hospice — Hawaii are winners of the AHA 2025 Circle of Life Award for their efforts in palliative and end-of-life care. The awards will be presented at the AHA Leadership Summit, taking place July 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

AHA recognizes hospitals, health systems showcasing community health improvement

The AHA July 16 announced () five winners of the 2025 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health. The winning programs are the Community Resource Center, Endeavor Health, of Evanston, Ill.; iHeart …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

AHA blog: Why and How to Incorporate Physical Security Risk into Your Enterprise Risk Management

In his latest AHA Cyber and Risk Intel blog, Scott Gee, AHA deputy national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, explains how hospitals can prepare for and mitigate risk for both cyber and physical threats to the hospital environment. He breaks down how to …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

House E&C Health Subcommittee discusses workforce legislation during hearing

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health today held a hearing to discuss legislative proposals on health care, including two AHA-supported bills reauthorizing key workforce programs. One bill reauthorizes various Title VII programs regarding …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

Hawley introduces AHA-supported bill that would revise Medicaid provisions enacted in One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., July 15 introduced legislation that would repeal some of the Medicaid funding reductions included in the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the Protect Medicaid and Rural Hospitals Act would repeal provider …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

Why and How to Incorporate Physical Security Risk into Your Enterprise Risk Management

In today’s heightened threat environment, driven by domestic and geopolitical issues, it is more critical than ever for hospitals to prepare for and mitigate all forms of risk, including both cyberthreats and physical threats to the hospital environment.  …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Continuing the Work to Strengthen Health in America With AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack

This month Congress enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a sweeping package that contained many of President Trump’s legislative priorities on taxes, border security, energy and deficit reduction, as well as significant policy changes to Medicaid and …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

CMS proposes increasing Medicare hospital outpatient department payment rates by 2.4% in CY 2026

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 15 issued a proposed rule that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective payment system rates by a net 2.4% in calendar year 2026 compared to 2025. This includes a proposed 3.2% market …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 21:58 GMT

Applications open for AHA’s Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award

The Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award honors rural hospitals that are leading the way in innovative, sustainable and community-centered care. If your hospital is operating unique programs and services that address health care challenges in your …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 21:58 GMT

HHS bans illegal immigrants from federal health care benefits

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services July 10 rescinded a policy that extended certain federal public benefits to immigrants lacking permanent legal status. A 1998 interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation …

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Published on July 10, 2025 - 21:58 GMT

HHS leaders visit Phlow Corp. campus to see pharmaceuticals made from start to finish

Senior leaders from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, along with White House representatives, visited pharmaceutical company Phlow Corp.’s new production system that manufactures key …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

AHA podcast: When Cyberattacks Strike — Is Your Board Ready?

Cyberattacks on hospitals are urgent threats to patient safety, care delivery and public trust. In this conversation, Ajay Gupta, board chair of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and CEO of HSR.health, speaks about the vital role hospital boards play in …

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Published on July 9, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

Senate holds hearing on health care cybersecurity and patient privacy

In a statement submitted to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for a hearing today on health care cybersecurity and patient privacy, the AHA said the highest cyber risk for patient data is often through third-party service and …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

Apply now for 2026 AHA Quest for Quality Prize; optional simulation opportunity with Laerdal Medical

The AHA encourages hospitals and health systems that are committed to leadership and innovation in improving quality and advancing health to apply for its 2026 Quest for Quality Prize by Sept. 9. One winner and up to two finalists will be presented awards …

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Published on July 8, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

Study finds significant deterioration in U.S. children’s health

Wrenetha Julion, Ph.D., R.N., of Rush University Medical Center, and Paul Florsheim, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discuss the collaborative…

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