American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 20, 2024 - 23:05 GMT

Everyday Heroes: Hospitals and Caregivers Bring Holiday Joy All Year Long

The arrival of the holiday season and the coming New Year remind us of the swift passage of time. But they also demonstrate the timelessness of human kindness. Countless examples of compassion, selflessness, thoughtfulness and care that nurtures amazing …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 02:06 GMT

CDC announces first severe case of H5N1 bird flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dec. 18 announced that a patient in Louisiana was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, the first known instance of severe infection in the U.S. The agency said the patient was exposed to sick and …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 02:05 GMT

CDC: Life expectancy up, mortality down in 2023

Life expectancy in the U.S. grew an average of 10.8 months in 2023, to 75.8 years for men and 81.1 years for women, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The overall death rate declined by 6%. The 10 leading causes of …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 02:05 GMT

CMS: National health spending increased 7.5% in 2023

The U.S. spent $4.9 trillion on health care in 2023 — a 7.5% increase from 2022 — the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported Dec. 18 in Health Affairs. The report cited increases in service utilization and intensity as primary drivers of the …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 02:05 GMT

FBI issues alert on HiatusRAT malware

The FBI Dec. 16 released an alert warning of malicious activity by cyber actors using Hiatus Remote Access Trojan malware to attack Chinese-branded web cameras and digital video recorders. HiatusRAT actors in March conducted a scanning campaign on web …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 03:50 GMT

AHA’s Committee on Behavioral Health names 2025 chair, chair-elect and new members

The AHA's Committee on Behavioral Health today announced its chair, chair-elect and new members for 2025. The officers are: Zelia Baugh, executive vice president, behavioral health, JPS Health Network, committee chair. Mary Marran, president and COO, …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 03:50 GMT

CMS announces state participants in innovative behavioral health model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced Michigan, New York, Oklahoma and South Carolina state Medicaid agencies were selected to participate in its state-based Innovation in Behavioral Health Model. The eight-year IBH Model is …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 22:03 GMT

A Year of Bold Progress: IFDHE's Journey Towards Health Equity in 2024

The AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity just wrapped up another distinguished year, where its work resonated with and celebrated AHA members and stakeholders across the field. With multiple convenings held, initiatives launched and an annual …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 22:02 GMT

CISA seeks comments on updated National Cyber Incident Response Plan

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is seeking comments on its draft National Cyber Incident Response Plan Update. The plan describes how the federal government, private sector, and state, local, tribal and territorial government entities …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 01:51 GMT

HRSA directs Sanofi to cease implementing unapproved 340B rebate proposal

The Health Resources and Services Administration last week directed Sanofi to cease implementation of its 340B rebate proposal immediately and to inform HRSA of its plans no later than Dec. 20 in order to provide adequate notice to covered entities. “By …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 01:51 GMT

House Judiciary Committee to investigate CVS Caremark for potential antitrust violations

Members of the House Judiciary Committee last week announced an investigation of CVS Caremark for potential practices that could limit patient access to innovative services provided by some independent pharmacies. In a letter to CVS Health President and …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 01:51 GMT

HHS releases information blocking rule related to care access

The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 16 published a final rule implementing certain provisions related to information blocking exceptions. The rule revises defined terms related to protecting access to care for purposes of the information …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 01:51 GMT

Leadership Dialogue — Assessing Health Care Challenges and Successes With Tina Freese Decker, President and CEO of Corewell Health

In this Leadership Dialogue — my last one as AHA board chair — I talk with Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health system headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., and serving the entire state. Tina will …

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Published on December 14, 2024 - 03:57 GMT

MedPAC discusses 2026 draft payment update recommendations

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Dec. 12 and 13 discussed draft payment update recommendations for 2026, which the commission will vote on in January. The draft recommendations call for Congress to update Medicare payment rates for hospital …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 18:20 GMT

Providing Tools to Help Hospital and Health System Leaders Shape Our Future

Hospital and health system leaders work hard to ensure their organizations can deliver high-quality care, comply with evolving regulations, embrace technological innovation and adapt to a rapidly changing landscape — all at the same time. It’s widely …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 18:20 GMT

CMMI releases 2024 Report to Congress

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation yesterday released its 2024 Report to Congress that includes updates on 37 models and initiatives (including nine new models), 52 evaluations and other activities from October 2022 through September 2024. …

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Published on December 13, 2024 - 18:20 GMT

AHA discusses impact of vertical integration on health care providers

The AHA today participated in a panel discussion during a conference hosted by The Capitol Forum on the impact of insurer vertical integration. Molly Smith, AHA group vice president for public policy, highlighted the experiences of hospitals and health …

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Published on December 12, 2024 - 05:24 GMT

AHA podcast: Health Equity at the Center of Rural Care

In this conversation, Terry Scoggin, CEO of Titus Regional Medical Center, discusses how the organization designed a system of care to ensure that every patient has equitable access, and how the AHA's Health Equity Roadmap has provided valuable …

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Published on December 12, 2024 - 05:24 GMT

Pollack receives ASHP Award of Honor

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack this week received the ASHP Award of Honor, which recognizes individuals outside the pharmacy discipline who have made extraordinary national or worldwide contributions to the health field. ASHP is the largest association …

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Published on December 12, 2024 - 05:24 GMT

HHS releases TEFCA final rule

The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 11 published a final rule implementing provisions related to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. The rule is intended to advance equity, innovation and interoperability by promoting the use …

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