Technology and Cybersecurity

AHA can help hospitals and health systems prepare for and mitigate cyber threats with John Riggi, a recognized expert, as a powerful resource.

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities and intrusions pose risks for every hospital, and its reputation. The American Hospital Association offers resources for hospitals and health systems to protect themselves and their patients.

AHA updates on Change Healthcare, part of Optum and owned by UnitedHealth Group, 2024 cyberattack disrupting health care field.

The AHA has created a panel of a limited number of highly-reputable and qualified cybersecurity service providers to support AHA member hospitals and health systems with their cyber defense programs. The AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider (APCP) Program will assist AHA members by directing them to firms that provide exceptional value in terms of pricing and quality for cybersecurity services.

This annual survey conducted in collaboration with the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (formerly the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)) gathers data that informs policymakers, providers, researches and vendors on health IT adoption, tools and trends.

From emergency department care to remote patient monitoring for chronic care management and access to care from specialists, telehealth is changing the way health care is provided –- both expanding patient access to routine and specialty care while improving patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Designed to make it easy for you to stay current with the latest health policy news and legislative updates, the app can be customized according to your interests for a personalized experience. It also enables you to contact your Congressional representatives with a single tap, and to participate in discussion groups on shared interests.

Accurate coding is critical: AHA's ICD-10-CM FAQs address pneumonia icd10 & dizziness icd10 for precise COVID-19 documentation.

CD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS are the HIPAA code set standards for hospital reporting of diagnosis and procedures.

This webpage provides descriptive material and links to AHA and external resources to help make sense of the federal requirements to support optimal use of the EHR.

eCQM reporting must be based upon information that is feasible to collect in an automated fashion, generate valid and reliable results, and thereby demonstrate a benefit that outweighs the costs.

Interoperability includes the exchange and use of information within a health care organization and across organizations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in an Oct. 16 webinar, provided updates on the new hospital respiratory data condition of participation (CoP).