New distribution! Reach relevant USA TODAY Network news sites. Get started ›

New distribution! Reach relevant USA TODAY Network news sites. Get started ›

World Media Directory · RSS · Email Newsletters

There were 1,749 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 464,417 in the last 365 days.

American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,200 Press Releases

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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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%) …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
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 …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 27, 2026 - 08:43 GMT

AHA urges HRSA to stop Eli Lilly’s 340B claims-data submission policy from going into effect

The AHA Jan. 26 urged the Health Resources and Services Administration to take immediate action to stop a new Eli Lilly and Company policy from taking effect on Feb. 1, including by “assessing civil monetary penalties for intentionally overcharging 340B …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 27, 2026 - 08:43 GMT

AAMC report finds 7th consecutive year of growth in medical residents

The number of active medical residents grew in 2024-2025, marking the seventh consecutive year of growth, according to a report by the Association of American Medical Colleges. There was a total of 163,189 residents, increasing by nearly 4,000 from 2023- …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 26, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Creating a Culture of Innovation with James Merlino of Joint Commission

00:00:00:03 - 00:00:23:09 Tom Haederle Welcome to Advancing Health. In this first leadership dialogue podcast of the year, Dr. Marc Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026 Board Chair of the American Hospital Association, speaks with a …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 26, 2026 - 22:00 GMT

AHA comments on 2027 Medicare Advantage, Part D policy proposals

The AHA Jan. 26 expressed support and provided its perspective on certain provisions within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for policies governing the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2027. The AHA …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Previous 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next