American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 30, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

Joint Commission awards Pollack inaugural Lifetime Service Award

Joint Commission announced Sept. 30 that Joint Commission announced today that AHA President and CEO Emeritus Rick Pollack received its inaugural Lifetime Service Award, which honors individuals whose careers have advanced healthcare quality, safety and …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

HHS clarifies when state Medicaid agencies can use patient SUD records to verify exemption from community engagement requirements

The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights released new guidance on statutory and regulatory requirements under 42 CFR Part 2, which protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. The notice clarifies that …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

AHA comments on cybersecurity, AI attacks for Senate Homeland Security subcommittee hearing

The AHA provided comments Sept. 30 to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census for a hearing, “Rogue AI: Securing the Homeland Against AI Agent Attacks.” The AHA discussed …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 23:48 GMT

White House announces AI-powered website for delivering government information, services

Two executive orders on artificial intelligence were released Sept. 29 by the White House. One announced a new website that will use AI to deliver federal government information and services. The website, America.gov, is intended to eliminate the need for …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 05:28 GMT

New resources on supply chain resilience and hospital capacity management during public health emergencies

Two new AHA briefs outline field-tested strategies on strengthening supply chain resilience and hospital capacity readiness to maintain quality of care during public health emergencies. Part of the AHA’s Convening Leaders for Emergency and Response (CLEAR …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

FBI arrests an alleged leader of ShinyHunters cybercriminal group, which has attacked healthcare, other organizations

The FBI Sept. 29 announced an arrest of one of the alleged leaders of ShinyHunters, a cybercriminal group linked to cyberattacks in the U.S. and internationally on more than 140 organizations, including healthcare, with at least $70 million taken in …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

CMS to expand IRF claim review demonstration to all facilities billing the jurisdiction that includes Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Sept. 25 that it will expand the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration to include all IRFs that bill Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction J, which generally …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

CMS projects decline in MA, small increase in standalone Part D premiums for 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Sept. 28 that it projects declines in average premiums for Medicare Advantage and Part D in 2027. Weighted average MA premiums are expected to decline 16.5% from $14.37 in 2026 to $12.00 in 2027 …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 01:16 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Redesigning the Primary Care Model With David Banks of AdventHealth

00:00:00:04 - 00:00:20:02 Tom Haederle Welcome to Advancing Health. Many people may think of primary care and a visit to the hospital as distinctly different paths for their care needs. But as we hear in this month's Leadership Dialog podcast, more …

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Published on September 29, 2026 - 01:15 GMT

HRSA awards nearly $90 million for addiction, recovery services in rural areas

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced Sept. 25 that it awarded $89.3 million in grants to expand access to substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery services in rural communities nationwide. The grants were awarded …

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Published on September 26, 2026 - 02:32 GMT

Blog shares how to connect, take action for Better Health for Mothers and Babies Awareness Week

In a new blog by Aisha Syeda, senior program manager at AHA, learn how you can participate in the first Better Health for Mothers and Babies Awareness Week, Sept. 28-Oct. 2. The blog covers themes and resources that the AHA will share during the week as …

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Published on September 26, 2026 - 02:32 GMT

HRSA awards $7 million in grants for efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes in rural areas

The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded approximately $7 million in grants to seven recipients in the fiscal year 2026 cohort of its Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program. The funds will go toward efforts to …

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Published on September 26, 2026 - 02:32 GMT

Fact sheet highlights ways to reduce risk working with third-party networks for managing critical functions

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have released a fact sheet for critical infrastructure organizations on ways to reduce risk and minimize vulnerabilities when working with third-party hardware and software networks designed …

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Published on September 26, 2026 - 02:32 GMT

Nearly $250 million in SAMHSA grants awarded for behavioral health services

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Sept. 25 announced that it awarded $247.9 million in grants for services expanding access to addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery support across the U.S. SAMHSA said the …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 13:06 GMT

A Week to Celebrate, Connect and Take Action for Better Health for Mothers and Babies

Every mother and baby deserves the opportunity for a healthy start. Hospitals and health systems help make that possible by providing care throughout pregnancy and childhood, delivering lifesaving services and partnering with communities to help families …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 02:42 GMT

Deadline Sept. 25 to apply for inaugural AHA Age-Friendly Healthcare Impact Award

The deadline to apply for the inaugural AHA Age-Friendly Healthcare Impact Award is Sept. 25. The award, created by the AHA and The John A. Hartford Foundation, will recognize hospitals and health systems advancing excellence in care for older adults …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 00:40 GMT

AHA podcast highlights leaders powering rural maternity care

In part two of this special three-part Advancing Health podcast series, hear how leaders are creating new pathways into the workforce, investing in training, and bringing together the skills and expertise needed to support families in rural communities. …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 00:39 GMT

Joint Commission President and CEO Jonathan B. Perlin to retire

Joint Commission President and CEO Jonathan B. Perlin, M.D., Ph.D., will retire at the end of 2026, the organization announced Sept. 23. James I. Merlino, M.D., Joint Commission’s chief operating officer, will succeed Perlin as president and CEO effective …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 00:39 GMT

AHA comments on SECURE 340B Act

The AHA Sept. 23 submitted comments on the Strengthening the Exercise of Controls and Upgrading Requirements for Efficiency in 340B Act (SECURE 340B Act). The bill, which was introduced in July by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif., John Joyce, R-Pa., Jake …

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Published on September 24, 2026 - 00:39 GMT

CDC report finds health improvements in U.S. high school students

A report released Sept. 21 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found improvements in mental health and dietary habits among U.S. high school students. The report discusses national Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 2023 to 2025 and 10-year …

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