American Hospital Association Press Releases

• Published on November 22, 2024 - 02:35 GMT

  

  AHA urges Congress to address addiction treatment barriers 

  The AHA Nov. 20 asked Congress to consider a series of actions to eliminate barriers to addiction treatment. In comments to Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Mike Turner, R-Ohio, the AHA urged Congress to bolster reimbursements for behavioral health providers, …

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• Published on November 22, 2024 - 02:35 GMT

  

  Coalition report finds integration can benefit rural hospitals, access to care 

  New analysis conducted by Dobson | DaVanzo released Nov. 21 by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare found that integration can provide more financial security and resources to rural hospitals, preserving patients' access to care.    “ …

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• Published on November 20, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

  

  DOJ: Russian national charged with cybercrimes for ransomware attacks on hospitals, other entities 

  The Department of Justice Nov. 18 announced criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a Russian national, for allegedly administering the sale, distribution and operation of Phobos ransomware. The ransomware group targeted more than 1,000 public and …

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• Published on November 20, 2024 - 03:16 GMT

  

  Reminder: AHA seeks speakers for 2025 Leadership Summit by Nov. 25 

  Potential speakers interested in participating in AHA's 2025 Leadership Summit, July 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn., must apply by Nov. 25. Applicants should have expertise in key areas such as accessible and affordable care that drives equitable outcomes; …

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• Published on November 20, 2024 - 03:16 GMT

  

  Survey: Fewer than 1 in 5 adults know about 988 hotline 

  Data released Nov. 18 by the University of Pennsylvania found that 15% of U.S. adults are familiar with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a 1% increase from last year. Those individuals from the survey reported that they knew the number and correctly …

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• Published on November 19, 2024 - 06:35 GMT

  

  California confirms first known U.S. case of deadlier mpox strain

  The California Department of Public Health Saturday reported the first known case of clade I mpox in the U.S. to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clade I is a more severe strain of the infection than clade II, the strain of mpox that has …

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• Published on November 19, 2024 - 06:35 GMT

  

  AHA files brief to defend ruling in favor of Mississippi’s 340B contract pharmacy law

  The AHA Nov. 15 filed friend-of-the-court briefs in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in support of an earlier denial by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi of preliminary injunctions sought by Novartis and PhRMA …

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• Published on November 19, 2024 - 06:35 GMT

  

  AHA releases new rural behavioral health resources honoring National Rural Health Day

  To recognize National Rural Health Day Nov. 21, AHA has released a blog and infographic that address challenges in accessing rural behavioral health care and approaches to solving them, respectively. From Nov. 18-22, AHA will honor our rural workforce by …

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• Published on November 19, 2024 - 06:35 GMT

  

  Leadership Dialogue — Advancing Health Care Innovation with Amy Perry, President and CEO of Banner Health

  In this Leadership Dialogue, I talk with Amy Perry, president and CEO of Banner Health, based in Phoenix. Before joining Banner Health three years ago, Amy held leadership roles at Atlantic Health System in northern New Jersey, LifeBridge Health in …

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• Published on November 16, 2024 - 06:04 GMT

  

  AHA podcast: Culturally-sensitive Maternal Care for Indigenous Women 

  In this conversation, Jennifer Richards, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Center for Indigenous Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Jennifer Crawford, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of New …

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• Published on November 16, 2024 - 06:04 GMT

  

  GAO finds private insurance market became increasingly concentrated last decade 

  The Department of Health and Human Services' Government Accountability Office Nov. 14 released a report that determined the private health insurance market became increasingly concentrated from 2011-2022. GAO considered a market concentrated if three …

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• Published on November 16, 2024 - 06:04 GMT

  

  Ensuring the Health of Our Care Teams to Ensure the Health of Our Nation

  There is no doubt that America’s aging population will necessitate changes to care models and require new care solutions. The good news is our field is coming at this challenge already backed by some of the most passionate, dedicated, talented and caring …

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• Published on November 15, 2024 - 03:37 GMT

  

  Registration opens for AHA’s 2025 Accelerating Health Equity Conference 

  Registration is now open for AHA's 2025 Accelerating Health Equity Conference, May 19-22 in Atlanta, with an early-bird discount period through March 31. Join over 1,000 community health, population health and health equity leaders for three days of …

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• Published on November 14, 2024 - 00:16 GMT

  

  AHA podcast: Caring for the Aging Veteran — Age-Friendly Health Systems at the VHA 

  In this conversation, Kimberly Wozneak, national lead for age-friendly health systems at the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses how the Veterans Health Administration is weaving four foundational age-friendly principles into its care to support the …

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• Published on November 14, 2024 - 00:16 GMT

  

  J&J sues government over 340B proposal; AHA says J&J's legal arguments 'completely meritless' 

  Johnson & Johnson Nov. 12 filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration asking a federal court in Washington, D.C., to declare J&J’s proposed 340B rebate model legal and …

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• Published on November 14, 2024 - 00:16 GMT

  

  UN Security Council meeting discusses impact of ransomware attacks on hospitals 

  A United Nations Security Council meeting the week of Nov. 4 discussed ransomware and the severe impacts that cyberattacks can have on hospitals and health systems. During the meeting, Eduardo Conrado, president of Ascension Healthcare, shared insights …

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• Published on November 13, 2024 - 04:06 GMT

  

  CMS report evaluates previous, current rural health models

  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 12 released a report evaluating past and present approaches to rural health. It shares how previous CMS Innovation Center models focusing on rural health have been applied to recent model development.  …

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• Published on November 13, 2024 - 04:06 GMT

  

  CMS releases details on Medicare premiums, deductibles for 2025

  The Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $44 in calendar year 2025 to $1,676, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Nov. 8. The Part A daily coinsurance amounts will be $419 for days 61-90 of …

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• Published on November 13, 2024 - 04:06 GMT

  

  AHA makes recommendations supporting CMS’ proposed MAO data collection and audit protocol

  The AHA Nov. 11 voiced strong support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed plan for data collection and reporting requirements for Medicare Advantage organizations. In addition, the AHA supports CMS’ proposed audit protocol, which …

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• Published on November 13, 2024 - 04:06 GMT

  

  AHA urges Congress to act on key priorities for hospitals before end of the year

  In comments Nov. 12 to majority and minority leaders of the House and Senate, the AHA requested that Congress act on key priorities for hospitals and health systems before the end of 2024. AHA urged Congress to continue providing relief from Medicaid …

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