American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 20, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging Work Together to Advance Social Connection

One-fifth of Americans age 50 or older live alone, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness — factors associated with serious health problems including a 50% higher risk of early death. To counteract the negative heath impacts of social …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 08:57 GMT

AHA podcast: Revolutionizing Rural Cardiac Care

John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, talks with Brett Leatherman, FBI assistant director, Cyber Division, and Gretchen Burrier, FBI…

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 08:57 GMT

CISA announces town halls to gather public input on proposed cyber incident reporting requirements

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced Feb. 13 that it will host a series of virtual town hall meetings to gather public input on rulemaking for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022. The meetings will …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 08:57 GMT

HHS announces program to protect confidentiality of SUD patient records

The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Feb. 13 announced the launch of a program to implement and enforce statutory and regulatory requirements under 42 CFR Part 2, which protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 08:57 GMT

AHA urges Congress to reauthorize preparedness program

The AHA Feb. 18 responded to a request for information from Reps. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., and Lori Trahan, D-Mass., on the potential reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act. The PAHPA authorizes programs and funding within the …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 02:51 GMT

AHA podcast: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Violence

John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, talks with Brett Leatherman, FBI assistant director, Cyber Division, and Gretchen Burrier, FBI…

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 02:51 GMT

ASHE announces winners of 2026 Vista Awards

The American Society for Health Care Engineering Feb. 17 announced the winners of the 2026 Vista Awards, which recognize innovation and collaboration in health care design and construction. Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center, located in …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 01:59 GMT

Our Message to Every Lawmaker and Candidate: We Care and We Vote

Abraham Lincoln, among those whose legacy we honor with Presidents Day next week, might have put it this way: Thirteen score and three days from now… Americans will head to the voting booths with the entire House of Representatives and one-third of the …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 01:59 GMT

South Carolina measles outbreak at 950 cases

The South Carolina measles outbreak has grown to 950 cases, the state’s Department of Public Health reported Feb. 13. Of those, 246 cases are under age 5, 611 cases are from age 6-17, 82 cases are age 18 or older, and the ages of 11 cases are unknown. …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 01:59 GMT

HHS releases RFI on new 340B rebate model

The Department of Health and Human Services Feb. 13 issued a request for information on a new 340B rebate model program. The RFI said HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration’s Office of Pharmacy Affairs, which currently oversees the 340B Drug …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 01:58 GMT

District court vacates FTC changes to premerger notification rules

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Feb. 12 vacated a final rule by the Federal Trade Commission that changed premerger notification rules, form and instructions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The rule had …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

ASPR announces competition for antiviral drug development targeting certain viruses

The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has launched a $100 million competition to support the development of antiviral drug therapies targeting viruses in the Togaviridae and Flaviviridae families, such as dengue, Zika, West Nile and …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

Lawmakers urge DHS to exempt health care workers from H-1B visa fee in AHA-supported letter

A bipartisan letter supported by the AHA was sent by members of Congress Feb. 11 to the Department of Homeland Security, urging the agency to grant health care workers an exemption from the $100,000 filing fee for H-1B visas. The letter, led by Reps. …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

AHA podcast: The FBI’s Campaign Against Cyberthreats Part 2

John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, talks with Brett Leatherman, FBI assistant director, Cyber Division, and Gretchen Burrier, FBI assistant director, Office of Private Sector, about how nation-state actors are leveraging …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

Maine Hospital Association President Michaud to retire; Jeffrey Austin named successor

The Maine Hospital Association recently announced that longtime President Steven Michaud is retiring and will be succeeded by Jeffrey Austin, MHA vice president of government affairs and communications, effective March 1. Michaud joined the MHA in 1987 and …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Senate Aging Committee holds hearing on physician burnout

The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing Feb. 11 on issues impacting physician burnout. The AHA provided a statement for the hearing and urged Congress to pass legislation to address burnout, including the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 07:27 GMT

Creative problem-solving: How rural hospitals are leading through disruption and challenge

Michelle Hood, AHA executive vice president and COO, and Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, S.D., and chair-elect designate of the AHA Board of Trustees, led a fireside chat on the realities of shepherding rural hospitals …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 07:27 GMT

Washington Update covers Rural Health Transformation Fund, affordability

Capitol Hill was the focus of the second morning of the AHA 2026 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, taking place through tomorrow in San Antonio. During the Washington Update session, AHA leaders Aimee Kuhlman, vice president, advocacy and grassroots …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 07:27 GMT

AHA Committee on Clinical Leadership announces officers, new members for 2026

The AHA’s Committee on Clinical Leadership has announced its 2026 officers and new members. The officers are Chair Sylvain “Syl” Trepanier, DNP, chief nursing officer and senior vice president, Providence Health; Chair-elect James Porter, M.D., president …

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Published on February 11, 2026 - 07:27 GMT

Cases climb to 933 in South Carolina measles outbreak

There are 933 cases in the South Carolina measles outbreak, the state’s Department of Public Health reported Feb. 10. Of those, 859 cases are unvaccinated, 20 are partially vaccinated, 25 are vaccinated and the status of 29 cases is unknown. The agency …

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