A Gallup report published Sept. 9 found that nearly 48 million Americans currently have or are being treated for depression. The total, which equals 18.3% of the population, has significantly increased since 2019 (12.5%). The rate increased to 13.8% in …
The flu hospitalization rate during the 2024-25 flu season was the highest since 2010-11, according to a report published Sept. 12 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For all age groups, flu hospitalization rates were 1.8 to 2.8 times higher …
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Sept. 12 affirmed a Mississippi Court’s decision to deny AbbVie’s request for a preliminary injunction against enforcement of state law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. …
The AHA commented Sept. 12 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calendar year 2026 physician fee schedule proposed rule. The AHA applauded CMS for proposals such as extending telehealth regulatory flexibilities through 2026 and its payment …
Every health care provider strives to deliver their patients the best possible care, but not all providers offer the same level or complexity of care. Current Medicare payment rates recognize the fundamental differences between patient care delivered in …
Speakers interested in leading conversations and collaborations at the AHA’s new Healthier Together Conference are advised to submit a content proposal by Sept. 16. The three-day conference, taking place May 12-14, 2026, in Dallas, will be attended by …
Newsweek’s Access Health newsletter today features a conversation with AHA Chair Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health in Michigan, where she outlines the AHA’s priorities heading into fall. Freese Decker discussed the need for Congress …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday issued guidance on state-directed payment quality evaluations, clarifying the minimum elements necessary for CMS review of SDP renewals or applications. The requirements include a description of …
The AHA today expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 4731 /S. 2439) to House and Senate sponsors of the bills. The bipartisan legislation would add 14,000 Medicare-funded residency positions over seven years to help …
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that it sent letters to many large health care employers and staffing firms, urging them to review their employment agreements — including any noncompete agreements — to ensure they are in compliance. The …
An AHA analysis released Sept. 10 highlights how tax-exempt hospitals provided nearly $150 billion in total benefits to their communities in 2022, the most recent year comprehensive data is available from the Internal Revenue Service. The total marks a …
The AHA Sept. 9 announced Eric Fish, M.D., president and CEO of Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Ind., has been elected to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees effective immediately for a term that ends Dec. 31, 2026. Fish, who has worked at Schneck …
Health care leaders and other officials Sept. 9 shared their perspectives on issues related to health care access, particularly in rural areas, during an event in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare: …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 9 issued preliminary guidance regarding the implementation of certain state-directed payment provisions in Section 71116 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. CMS sent a letter to stakeholders with …
The AHA Sept. 8 urged the Federal Trade Commission and Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice to investigate several drug companies’ concerted efforts to impose rebate models within the 340B Drug Pricing Program, saying the actions may violate …
The Federal Trade Commission Sept. 5 voted 3-1 to vacate the noncompete final rule issued last year by the previous administration. The rule banned, as an unfair method of competition, contractual terms prohibiting workers from pursuing certain employment …
A Health Affairs study published Sept. 2 found that less than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with opioid use disorder received standard care in alignment with quality measures. Researchers analyzed Medicare enrollment, claims and encounter data to assess …
The Federal Trade Commission Sept. 4 released a request for information on noncompete agreements. The agency said it seeks to “better understand the scope, prevalence, and effects of employer noncompete agreements, as well as to gather information to …
The AHA and other national hospital organizations Sept. 5 urged Senate and House leadership to act on preventing Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital reductions from taking effect Oct. 1. “Given recent legislative changes to the Medicaid program that …
Congress returns to Washington, D.C., this week facing a long list of things to do, including several that will impact hospitals’ ability to provide access to care for patients and communities. At the top of the list: Lawmakers must act by Sept. 30 to fund …
