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There were 258 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 478,968 in the last 365 days.

American Hospital Association Press Releases

1,350 Press Releases

Published on May 8, 2026 - 22:30 GMT

FDA issues most serious recall for certain pacemaker devices by Boston Scientific

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall correction for certain Boston Scientific ACCOLADE pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers after identifying a software-related battery issue that could cause affected devices …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 8, 2026 - 22:30 GMT

AHA pushes back on Families USA report

The AHA shared the following statement with the media in response to a report released May 7 by Families USA. “This report is long on rhetoric and short on reality. Hospitals and health systems are the backbone of care in every community, open 24/7 for …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 22:29 GMT

Microsoft warns of sophisticated phishing campaign heavily targeting health care organizations

Microsoft Threat Intelligence is warning of a large scale, multistage phishing campaign that disproportionately targeted the health care sector, sending “code of conduct” themed emails to lure users into credential theft and token compromise. According to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 8, 2026 - 22:29 GMT

National Hospital Week: Always Here for Our Patients and Communities

When National Hospital Week kicks off on Sunday, we celebrate something that is truly special and unique in our society: Hospitals and health systems that are always there. No matter the hour or the challenge, the women and men of America’s hospitals stand …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

AHA podcast: When Partnerships Bring Care Closer to Kids

For families living in poverty, accessing health care can feel out of reach — buried beneath challenges like transportation, childcare and job insecurity. In this conversation, Alejandro Quiroga, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, and …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

CISA announces initiative to bolster critical infrastructure against nation-state cyberattacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched a new initiative for critical infrastructure to defend against cyberattacks through proactive isolation and recovery planning. The initiative, called “CI Fortify,” seeks to ensure that …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

AHA blog pushes back on NYT op-ed

An AHA blog says an essay published in The New York Times wrongly frames hospitals as the leading “culprit” behind rising health care costs. “It reduces a complex health care system and a much-needed conversation on affordability to a caricature,” the blog …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

CMS announces electronic prior authorization initiative

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 5 announced a new electronic prior authorization initiative as part of its Health Technology Ecosystem. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, M.D., said that working groups across pledge categories will align on …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

FDA announces shortage of products used for neurosurgery, microsurgery expected to continue remainder of 2026

The Food and Drug Administration announced May 6 that it is aware of a shortage of neurosurgical patties, sponges and strip devices across the U.S. due to supplier issues, and expects the issue to continue through the end of the year. The agency said a …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

AHA releases additional National Hospital Week resources; National Nurses Week begins

The AHA has released new resources in celebration of National Hospital Week, which is May 10-16. A national hospital impact infographic features statistics demonstrating the benefits hospitals and health systems provide for their communities and the local …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

AHA expresses support for comprehensive bill on Medicare Advantage reform

The AHA May 7 wrote to House and Senate lawmakers in support of the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act (H.R. 8375/S. 4384), bipartisan and bicameral legislation that offers comprehensive reforms to address harmful MA plan practices that reduce access to …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 17:33 GMT

Setting the Record Straight: Three Ways the Hospital‑blame Narrative Gets it Wrong

A May 4 guest essay published in The New York Times frames hospitals as the leading “culprit” behind rising health care costs. It reduces a complex health care system and a much-needed conversation on affordability to a caricature. At a moment that calls …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 6, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

HHS announces action plan on psychiatric ‘overprescribing’

The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced an action plan on psychiatric prescribing, including efforts to initiate deprescribing based on clinical indicators, “especially among children.” HHS said its agencies will evaluate …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

AHA comments on proposed changes to Medicare Advantage, Part D data reporting requirements

The AHA today submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed revisions to Medicare Advantage and Part D reporting requirements for contract year 2027. The new requirements clarify the definition of certain contracts and …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

AHA podcast: Reducing Stigma in Substance Use Disorder Care

In this conversation, three leaders from CommonSpirit Health explore how the organization is confronting stigma about substance use head-on through education, storytelling and culture change. They also reveal how shifting language, training and grassroots …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

Webinar to explore AI use in cybersecurity, health care technology

John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, will moderate a webinar May 5 at 1 p.m. ET that will explore how bad actors are leveraging artificial intelligence, emerging risks to watch for, and best practices for responsible AI adoption …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on May 5, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

AHA, Joint Commission announce cybersecurity readiness effort

The AHA and Joint Commission May 4 announced the launch of the Cyber Resilience Readiness program, an initiative to help hospitals and health systems assess and strengthen their ability to sustain clinical continuity — i.e., safe and quality clinical …

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Published on May 2, 2026 - 00:25 GMT

HRSA to award grants from two areas of rural opioid response program

The Health Resources and Services Administration will award grants to rural hospitals and other providers from two areas of its Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. HRSA has $4 million to fund up to 40 grants through its RCORP-Planning program, which …

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Published on May 2, 2026 - 00:25 GMT

Agencies issue guidance on adopting agentic AI systems

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency and international partners have released guidance on adopting agentic artificial intelligence systems. The guidance primarily focuses on large language model-based agentic AI …

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Published on May 2, 2026 - 00:25 GMT

Behavioral Health Is Health Care

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate a conversation that hospitals and health systems live every day. Behavioral health is inseparable from physical health, family stability and economic well-being. It affects every community, every age …

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