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There were 1,377 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,431 in the last 365 days.

American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,122 Press Releases

Published on December 20, 2025 - 05:03 GMT

AHA blog: Looking Ahead to 2026 and Continuing the Journey Toward Improving Health Outcomes for All

Joy A. Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director of health outcomes and care transformation, shares the AHA’s top strategic goals for supporting members as they work to improve health for all and previews a plenary session at the inaugural …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 20, 2025 - 05:03 GMT

AHA comments on proposed ‘public charge’ rule

The AHA Dec. 19 submitted comments on the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule regarding the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility, urging the department to “exclude Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from its public …

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Published on December 20, 2025 - 05:03 GMT

CMS awards 400 Medicare-funded residency slots to hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has allocated 400 Medicare-funded residency slots to 169 teaching hospitals. Of those slots, 200 are the fourth allocation from 1,000 new residency positions authorized over five years under Section 126 of …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 20, 2025 - 05:03 GMT

AHA files amicus brief in support of dismissal of online tracking case

The AHA Dec. 18 filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in support of a district court’s dismissal of an online tracking lawsuit. Plaintiffs in the case claimed a health care provider shared protected health information …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 20, 2025 - 05:03 GMT

CMS releases proposed rules on two drug pricing models

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 19 issued two proposed rules for implementing alternative drug pricing models. The first proposed rule would implement a new Medicare payment model called the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 20, 2025 - 05:02 GMT

Administration reaches deals with 9 drug companies to lower drug costs

The White House announced Dec. 19 that it reached most-favored-nation deals with nine pharmaceutical companies, aligning their drug prices with the lowest paid by other developed nations. The companies are Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 19, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

AONL announces former CEO Robyn Begley to receive its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership Dec. 18 announced Robyn Begley as the 2026 recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes leaders in nursing who have served the association in a prestigious leadership capacity. Begley …

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Published on December 19, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

AHA releases 2026 Environmental Scan, highlighting key data and trends shaping health care

The AHA has released its 2026 Environmental Scan, a comprehensive resource designed to help hospitals and health systems navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. The scan provides data and trends that leaders can use to support strategic planning efforts. …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 19, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

CMS announces voluntary model for providers who have not joined ACOs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 18 that it will launch a voluntary payment model designed to broadly reach more health care providers who have not joined accountable care organizations, including those with specialized …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 19, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

AHA urges Elevance Health to rescind Anthem’s ‘Nonparticipating Provider Policy,’ citing harm to patient care access

The AHA Dec. 17 urged Elevance Health, which is the parent company of the Anthem brand of health plans, to rescind Anthem’s nonparticipating provider policy that is set to go into effect Jan. 1, citing the harm it will inflict on patients. Effective Jan. 1 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 19, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

HHS announces proposed rules prohibiting 'sex-rejecting procedures' for children

The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 18 announced three regulatory actions related to the practice of “sex-rejecting procedures” on children. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed rule that would prohibit hospitals …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 19, 2025 - 02:53 GMT

House passes narrow health care package; sets up a vote on EPTCs in January

The House Dec. 17 passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), legislation to expand association health plans, increase transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and fund cost-sharing reductions for some Health …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 17, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

CDC adopts ACIP recommendation for hepatitis B vaccine at birth

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Dec. 16 that it adopted individual-based decision-making for parents deciding whether to give the hepatitis B vaccine, including the birth dose, to infants born to women who test negative for the …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 17, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

CMS announces pilot on MA service level data collection for initial determinations, appeals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo Dec. 16 announcing the agency’s intent to conduct a voluntary pilot in 2026, called the Service Level Data Collection for Initial Determinations and Appeals. CMS will collect data related to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 17, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

Workbook highlights importance of gathering employee feedback for organizational growth

The AHA, in partnership with Press Ganey, Dec. 16 released the third in a series of workbooks leaders can use to understand and overcome challenges in engaging their workforce. This workbook guides users on the importance of gathering feedback, successful …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 17, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

Blog: Putting 340B Program Growth in Context

An AHA blog examines new data released by the Health Resources and Services Administration on the growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. “When appropriately contextualized, this data is evidence that the 340B program is one of the most consequential …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

Report finds increasing concentration in commercial health, MA insurance markets

The American Medical Association Dec. 16 released its latest annual report on health insurance competition, finding that 97% of commercial markets were highly concentrated in 2024. In 91% of metropolitan statistical area markets, at least one insurer had …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 20:22 GMT

Putting 340B Program Growth in Context

Recent data released by the Health Resources and Services Administration show that drug purchases made under the 340B Drug Pricing Program totaled $81.4 billion in 2024.1 Of these purchases, 340B hospitals accounted for nearly 87% or approximately $71 …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 20:22 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026 with Marc Boom, M.D., of Houston Methodist

One of the most rewarding parts of being an AHA member and serving on the board is building relationships with other leaders who share a passion for making health better. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to one such collaborative partner, Marc Boom. M.D …

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