American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on March 4, 2026 - 00:04 GMT

CMS issues toolkit on behavioral health services for children in Medicaid, CHIP

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a toolkit that outlines strategies for states to strengthen access to behavioral health services for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The sub-regulatory …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 21:07 GMT

Report: Colorectal cancer rates continue declining among older adults while incidents climb for younger adults

A report published March 2 by the American Cancer Society found that colorectal cancer rates among adults 65 and older continue to decline while rates for younger adults continue to increase. The study found that the increase is being driven by a higher …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 03:56 GMT

AHA releases agenda for new Healthier Together Conference

The AHA has announced the agenda for its inaugural Healthier Together Conference, taking place May 12-14 in Dallas. The conference, which will feature more than 40 sessions run by nearly 200 speakers from more than 100 organizations across 20 states, will …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 03:56 GMT

CDC says infant botulism outbreak is over

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Feb. 26 announced that an infant botulism outbreak that sickened 48 babies who consumed ByHeart formula is over. The agency said that no new cases had been reported since December. Activities to determine the …

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Published on February 28, 2026 - 03:56 GMT

AHA shares recommendations with ASTP/ONC on HTI-5 proposed rule

The AHA Feb. 27 shared recommendations on the Health Data, Technology and Interoperability: ASTP/ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity proposed rule, or HTI-5, with the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 15:22 GMT

Preparing and Supporting the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders

The grace, beauty and breathtaking athleticism on display during the just-concluded Winter Olympics reminds us that excellence is achieved in steps and earned through endless hours of practice and preparation. The same discipline applies to the best …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 03:01 GMT

AHA, Epic launching initiative on EHR tools supporting postpartum hemorrhage management

The AHA and Epic are launching the Safer Births PPH Collaborative, a seven-month initiative designed to support hospitals in reducing postpartum hemorrhage through a combination of structured learning and peer engagement. Participants will benefit from …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 03:01 GMT

CDC finds record-high obesity rates for children, teens, as adults have slight decline

Obesity rates for U.S. children and teenagers have reached record highs, while rates for adults had a slight decline, according to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both reports examined historical trends using height and weight …

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Published on February 27, 2026 - 03:01 GMT

Agencies issue guidance on exploitation of Cisco systems by cyber actors

U.S. and international agencies Feb. 25 released guidance on protecting Cisco Software-defined Wide-area Networking systems from exploitation by malicious cyber actors. The agencies said attackers have been observed exploiting an authentication bypass …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

Hawaii district court upholds state 340B contract pharmacy law

The U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii Feb. 23 denied a preliminary injunction requested by AstraZeneca in a case challenging the state’s law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. The court held that Hawaii’s law is not …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

HRSA extends deadline to April 20 for comments on 340B rebate model RFI and suggests expanded number of drugs to be included

The Health Resources and Services Administration Feb. 25 said it will extend the deadline to April 20 to receive comments on its request for information on whether to implement a 340B rebate model program. Comments on the RFI were originally due March 19 …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

Study: Nearly 6 in 10 women projected to have cardiovascular disease by 2050

An American Heart Association study published Feb. 25 found that 6 in 10 U.S. women are projected to develop a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050. The report found a growing prevalence of heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and stroke and …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

AHA urges DOE to broaden proposed update to definition of ‘professional degree’

The AHA commented Feb. 25 on the Department of Education’s proposed rule that would define the terms “graduate student” and “professional student” for purposes of determining federal student loan amounts based on the type of program in which a student is …

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Published on February 26, 2026 - 00:55 GMT

CMS announces actions addressing fraud

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Feb. 25 released a request for information on potential regulatory changes in a possible future proposed rule called Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare, or CRUSH. CMS said it will …

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