American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 29, 2026 - 09:14 GMT

Report finds children were most hospitalized during 2025 measles outbreak in Texas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released a report highlighting data on patients hospitalized during a 2025 measles outbreak centered in West Texas. There were 762 confirmed cases during the outbreak, which lasted from late January …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 09:13 GMT

AHA files amicus brief in appeals court supporting dismissal of online tracking case

The AHA May 27 filed an amicus brief in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the dismissal of an online tracking lawsuit against a member hospital. The plaintiffs claimed a healthcare provider wrongfully disclosed their protected health …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 09:13 GMT

CMS releases final rule on updates to No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process

The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury issued a final rule May 28 intended to improve the functioning of the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process. The rule streamlines communication between payers, providers …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 08:08 GMT

AHA podcast: How Hospitals Must Use AI Responsibly

Daniel Daly, Ph.D., executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health at the Catholic Health Association, explores the ethical future of artificial intelligence in medicine, why all efficiency should serve compassion, and what …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 08:08 GMT

American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adds blood test option

The American Cancer Society released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines May 27 that include the addition of a blood-based screening test to be taken in a doctor’s office. The blood test, which detects tumor DNA in the blood, is only recommended …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 08:08 GMT

CISA issues revised virtual town hall schedule for input on proposed cyber incident reporting

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency May 26 announced a revised schedule for its series of virtual town hall meetings for public input on proposed rulemaking for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022. The …

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Published on May 27, 2026 - 06:50 GMT

CDC to host webinar for clinicians on managing Ebola

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a webinar for clinicians May 28 at 2 p.m. ET on the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Participants will learn about preparing for, diagnosing and managing …

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Published on May 27, 2026 - 06:50 GMT

AHA urges FTC, DOJ to exclude hospital mergers from premerger notification requirements

The AHA commented May 26 to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice on potential changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act’s premerger notification form. The AHA urged the agencies to exclude hospital mergers from any …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 08:09 GMT

House introduces Rural Community Hospital Demonstration extension bill

Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, yesterday introduced a House version of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Reauthorization Act, a bill that would extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five years. The Senate passed their version …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 08:09 GMT

Microsoft disrupts Fox Tempest malware attacking health care, other sectors

Microsoft announced May 19 that it disrupted operations of Fox Tempest, a threat actor operating as a malware-signing-as-a-service used by cybercriminals to deploy malicious code, including ransomware. Microsoft said Fox Tempest has enabled attacks on a …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 08:09 GMT

Honoring the Soldiers and Caregivers Who Safeguard and Sustain Our Nation

Air Force nurse Melissa McMahon spent two years in Afghanistan, caring for severely injured Americans, coalition forces, local civilians and even some insurgents while her hospital came under fire from enemy rockets. She sustained serious back and hip …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 23:57 GMT

AHA podcast: The New Model Predicting Teen Mental Health Risks

Duke University School of Medicine’s Jonathan Posner, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and Matthew Engelhard, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, break down the “Duke PMA” — an …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 23:54 GMT

Wall Street Journal publishes AHA letter in response to anti-340B editorial

The Wall Street Journal today published a letter to the editor from AHA General Counsel Chad Golder responding to a May 7 editorial criticizing the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter states: “Your editorial praises a judicial opinion that …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 23:54 GMT

AHA recommends changes to MACRA, physician payments to House subcommittee

The AHA May 20 provided comments to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health for a hearing on the physician fee schedule, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act and potential payment reform. The AHA highlighted responses to previous …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 23:54 GMT

Lawsuit filed by 25 states, D.C. claims new federal student loan limits would harm health care workforce

A lawsuit filed May 19 by 25 states and the District of Columbia against the Department of Education claims that the agency’s final rule establishing new federal student loan limits would harm the health care workforce. The rule, issued April 30, defines …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 23:54 GMT

CMS issues proposed rule on Medicaid supplemental payments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 20 released a proposed rule that would modify policies governing Medicaid state-directed payments as authorized under last year’s reconciliation package and would establish new requirements for certain …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 23:53 GMT

House bill excludes labor and delivery beds from critical access hospital 25-bed limit

Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the Rural Maternity Options for Medical Support Act on May 19. The bill would guarantee that beds used solely for labor and delivery are not counted toward the 25-bed limit for critical access hospitals. The bill is …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

AHA Healthier Together Conference focuses on community-driven solutions

More than 600 people gathered May 12 in Dallas for the American Hospital Association’s inaugural Healthier Together Conference, which opened with remarks from Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and chair of the AHA Board of Trustees, …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

Webinar to provide overview of CMS FY 2027 IPPS proposed rule

The AHA will host a webinar May 21 at 1 p.m. ET on key proposed changes to the fiscal year 2027 inpatient prospective payment system from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The session, which will be tailored to professionals in medical …

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Published on May 13, 2026 - 17:50 GMT

HHS launches competition to support community care hubs working with health care providers

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living has launched the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge, a competition to support community care networks that have partnered with health care providers supporting dually …

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