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New AHA Report: Hospitals and Health Systems Continue to Face Rising Costs, Economic Pressures

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today released a new report showing that hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial pressures that challenge their ability to provide 24/7 care for the patients and communities they serve.

AHA Statement on Congressional Hearings on Change Healthcare Cyberattack

The AHA welcomed the bipartisan scrutiny of the Change Healthcare cyberattack. Today’s hearings highlighted the real-world impact the most significant cyberattack to face the health care sector has had on so many patients, hospitals and health systems and other care providers nationwide. 

Five Programs Earn 2024 AHA Dick Davidson Nova Award For Improving Community Health

he American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that five exemplary programs have earned the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health. The winning programs are the Resourceful program, Essentia Health, Duluth, Minn.; Beyond Violence, John Muir Health, Walnut Creek, Calif.; UH Food for Life Markets®, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio; TC Street Medicine, Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, Mich.; and Forensic Health and Trauma Recovery Center Services, Palomar Health, Escondido, Calif.

AHA Statement on Final FTC Noncompete Regulation

For all of the reasons the AHA explained in its comment letter, the FTC’s final rule banning non-compete agreements for all employees across all sectors of the economy is bad law, bad policy, and a clear sign of an agency run amok. The agency’s stubborn insistence on issuing this sweeping rule — despite mountains of contrary legal precedent and evidence about its adverse impacts on the health care markets — is further proof that the agency has little regard for its place in our constitutional order. 

AHA Statement on Final 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution Process Rule From HHS

The Administration’s final rule for the 340B drug pricing program administrative dispute resolution (ADR) process is an important step in ensuring the integrity of the 340B program. The final rule contains several important process improvements, including a clear timeline for when ADR decisions must be made and an opportunity for reconsideration when parties are dissatisfied with the initial ADR decision.

AHA Statement on Medicaid Managed Care Access, Finance and Quality Rule

The AHA appreciates that CMS acknowledges the critical role hospitals play in state Medicaid financing and the importance of supplemental payments to sustain beneficiary access to care in light of low Medicaid base payment rates, including rates paid through managed care organizations. I

AHA Statement on Final Rule on Minimum Staffing in Nursing Homes

The AHA strongly believes that a skilled, caring workforce is integral to delivery of high quality, safe care. Yet, the process of safely staffing any health care facility is about much more than achieving an arbitrary number set by regulation.

Press Release: Newly Elected and Appointed Advisory Board Members 2023

CHICAGO – The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) announces the newly elected At Large Advisory Board Members for the 2023-2025 term and the 2023 Executive Committee. Terms begin January 1, 2023. 

SHSMD Announces 2023 President, President-Elect and Advisory Board

SHSMD Announces 2023 President, President-Elect and Advisory Board

ASHE and ASHRM announce new executive director

The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) and The American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) have announced a new executive director: Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ortolano.