American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:13 GMT

Applications for AHA’s Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award close June 23

The AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award, sponsored by Microsoft, recognizes and shares the accomplishments of rural hospitals that demonstrate responsiveness, innovation and excellence in developing, implementing and sustaining programs and …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

HRSA to award grants supporting integrated networks among rural hospitals, other providers

In this conversation, Southwest Health’s Kevin Carr, M.D., family medicine physician, and Melissa Carr, M.D., OB/GYN, reflect on the joy of practicing medicine…

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

ASPR launches competition on improving domestic production of critical medical supplies

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response June 16 announced the launch of the Digital Stockpile and Manufacturing Response Network Challenge, a three-phase competition to improve the rapid domestic production of key medical supplies for …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

CDC finds 15% of pregnant U.S. women report current alcohol consumption

In this conversation, Southwest Health’s Kevin Carr, M.D., family medicine physician, and Melissa Carr, M.D., OB/GYN, reflect on the joy of practicing medicine…

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

AHA podcast: How a Father-daughter Team Is Strengthening Rural Maternity Care

In this conversation, Southwest Health’s Kevin Carr, M.D., family medicine physician, and Melissa Carr, M.D., OB/GYN, reflect on the joy of practicing medicine together, delivering babies side by side and caring for generations of families in rural …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:11 GMT

Applications open for 2027 Quest for Quality Prize

The AHA is now accepting applications through Aug. 18 for the 2027 Quest for Quality Prize, which recognizes hospitals and health systems that provide safe patient- and family-centered care, work with community partners to improve population health, and …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 21:11 GMT

HHS announces over $700 million to fund behavioral health, other initiatives

The Department of Health and Human Services June 17 announced it will provide more than $700 million in funding for initiatives on mental illness, addiction and homelessness. Funding opportunities include $96 million for the Safety Through Recovery, …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:03 GMT

CMS finalizes changes to requirements for accrediting organizations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 12 issued a final rule revising how the agency conducts oversight of accrediting organizations that ensure that hospitals and other healthcare providers are in compliance with the Medicare Conditions of …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:03 GMT

Chair File: Reimagining Healthcare Delivery for Patients and Care Teams

Healthcare is about people: the people who serve — physicians, nurses, clinical team members, administrators and staff members — in every job at every level in our hospitals and health systems. And, of course, healthcare is about the patients of all ages …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

AHA cautions against the interpretation of MedPAC report on Medicare Advantage enrollment and provider finances

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission June 15 released its June report to Congress that estimated the association between Medicare Advantage enrollment and hospital and post-acute care provider finances. The commission found no evidence of a …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

AHA provides recommendations to CMS on proposed rule for interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs

The AHA provided comments June 15 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on its proposed rule establishing electronic standards for drug prior authorizations. The rule, issued April 10, proposes that payers support application programming …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

CMS, HHS request information for potential modifications to ACA Essential Health Benefits

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Department of Health and Human Services issued a request for information June 12 seeking input on CMS’ review of the Affordable Care Act’s Essential Health Benefits framework and the requirement that …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

Administration releases memo on cybersecurity governance for national security systems

President Trump issued a memorandum June 12 on cybersecurity governance for national security systems used by federal agencies. The memo re-establishes and outlines a structure for the Committee on National Security Systems, which will have the Director of …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 13:04 GMT

AHA webinar to focus on improving care connections for patients with SUDs

Duke University School of Medicine’s Jonathan Posner, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Matthew Engelhard, M.D., Ph.D., assistant…

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

New Poll Highlights Role of Insurers in Rising Costs as Hospitals Advance Affordability Solutions

Healthcare affordability remains one of the top concerns for Americans. A Morning Consult poll of 2,000 voters released this week by the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare, of which the AHA is a founding member, underscores what patients and …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

CMS announces Office of Health Technology and Products

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 10 announced the establishment of a new Office of Health Technology and Products. CMS said the OHTP would modernize CMS healthcare technology and digital products, and transform platforms and services …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

CMS releases plans to strengthen Medicaid demonstration project spending

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 11 released guidance detailing plans to implement new guidelines and standards for determining budget neutrality for Medicaid section 1115 demonstrations, which give states flexibility to design and …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:39 GMT

HHS OIG reports highlight MA insurer denials for long-term care, rehab services and SNF admissions

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General June 11 released two reports on high rates of coverage denials by Medicare Advantage organizations regarding long-term care, inpatient rehabilitation services and admissions to skilled …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

AHA podcast discusses program helping restore hope for patients experiencing homelessness

Sarah Stella, M.D., director of Denver Health’s Housing Outreach, Partnerships and Engagement program, or HOPE, reveals how Denver Health is helping some of the community’s most vulnerable patients move from crisis to stability. Bringing together hospitals …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

Medicare trustees project Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to become insolvent in 2033

The Hospital Insurance Trust Fund has been projected to become insolvent in 2033, according to the Medicare Board of Trustees’ annual report released June 9. The fund pays benefits under Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospital services, care …

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