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American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,124 Press Releases

Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

4 Principles, Real Impact: How Hospitals Are Advancing Maternal Health

Despite medical advancements, maternal mortality rates have doubled since 1987. Yet more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths have been deemed preventable. We know that behind every statistic is a mother and child. Hospitals across the country are …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

AHA podcast: The Power of Lived Experience as a Behavioral Health Care Strategy

Zelia Baugh, senior vice president of behavioral health for JPS Health Network, and Melanie Cooper, peer support specialist for JPS Health Network, discuss how utilizing peer support specialists can help patients navigate recovery. The specialists also …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

CDC finds declines in certain health care-associated infections in 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its annual progress report on health care-associated infections Jan. 29, which found continued decreases in hospitalizations from multiple infections last year. Among the findings, there was an 11% …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

Survey finds prior authorization viewed as greatest hurdle in navigating health care

A KFF survey published today found that people view prior authorization as the biggest challenge beyond costs when navigating the health care system. In terms of issues people viewed as a “major burden,” prior authorization was highest at 32%, followed by …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

HHS announces behavioral health program to assist homeless individuals

The Department of Health and Human Services today announced a new behavioral health initiative to assist homeless individuals with substance use treatment and recovery. The program, called the Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

Measles cases reach 847 in South Carolina outbreak

The South Carolina Department of Public Health announced Jan. 30 that the state’s measles outbreak now has 847 cases. The agency said most cases are close contacts of known cases, but the number of public exposure sites indicate that the disease is …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

CDC: U.S. life expectancy hits all-time high of 79 years

Life expectancy in the U.S. reached an all-time high of 79 years in 2024, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The average life expectancy for women reached 81.4 years, while men reached an average of 75.8 years. The …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

Administration issues executive order on combating substance use

The White House issued an executive order Jan. 29 to address substance use and addiction. The order establishes the White House Great American Recovery Initiative, a federal effort tasked with coordinating the administration’s efforts on the matter. The …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

Senate expected to pass funding deal as partial government shutdown approaches

The Senate Jan. 30 is expected to pass a government funding plan ahead of a midnight deadline. A partial shutdown is still set to occur as the Senate changed the House-passed bill, so the House must vote on the new deal when it returns to session Feb. 2 …

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Published on January 31, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

Amid Severe Blood Shortages, Nearly All of Us Can Offer the Gift of Life

Each year in the U.S., more than 4.5 million lives are saved by blood transfusions, and about 1 in 5 people admitted to the hospital will need blood. They are people like Jamie Ohl Turner, who organized blood drives when she was a high school student but …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 00:52 GMT

AHA Committee on Behavioral Health names 2026 officers, new members

The AHA’s Committee on Behavioral Health today announced its officers and new members for 2026. The officers are: Chair Mary Marran, chief administrative officer, Care New England, and president and COO, Butler Hospital; Past-chair Zelia Baugh, executive …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 00:52 GMT

FBI launches campaign to protect hospitals, other critical infrastructure against cyberattacks

The FBI has launched a two-month campaign, Operation Winter SHIELD (Securing Homeland Infrastructure by Enhancing Layered Defense), highlighting 10 actions organizations can use to protect against cyberattacks. The recommendations were developed with …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 00:52 GMT

Department of Education issues proposed rule updating definition of ‘professional student’

The Department of Education today issued a proposed rule that would define the terms “professional student” and “graduate student” for purposes of determining federal student loan amounts based on the type of program in which a student is enrolled. Under …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 00:52 GMT

CMS finalizes changes to Medicaid provider tax waiver rules

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 29 issued a final rule regarding states non-uniform or non-broad-based provider tax, as authorized under special waivers. The final rule codifies statutory changes specified in the budget reconciliation …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 00:52 GMT

Senate begins to consider appropriations bill as partial shutdown looms

The Senate has begun consideration of the appropriations package passed by the House Jan. 22, which contains conferenced legislation for the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation, and Housing …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 23:36 GMT

AHA podcast: Designing Patient Care Navigation

Ji Im, system senior director of community and population health at CommonSpirit Health, explores why seamless navigation, community partnerships and human connection are essential to reducing friction and improving the health care experience. She also …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 23:36 GMT

Analysis: MA insurers made 53 million prior authorization determinations in 2024

A KFF analysis released Jan. 28 found that Medicare Advantage insurers made nearly 53 million prior authorization determinations in 2024, an increase from 49.8 million in 2023. The report found that MA insurers fully or partially denied 4.1 million (7.7%) …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 23:36 GMT

CMS announces drugs selected for third round of drug price negotiations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 27 announced 15 drugs under Medicare Parts D and B selected for the third round of price negotiations. Negotiations will occur this year and any resulting prices will become effective in 2028. CMS said …

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Published on January 28, 2026 - 23:36 GMT

CMS issues proposed rule on oversight of organ procurement organizations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 28 released a proposed rule that would update conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations. The proposal would eliminate regulatory requirements that limited the Secretary of Health and …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

CMS proposes Medicare Advantage, Part D payment changes for CY 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 26 released proposed changes to Medicare Advantage plan capitation rates and Part D payment policies for calendar year 2027, which the agency estimates will result in a net average year-over-year …

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