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Celebrate National Rural Health Day in November with AHA toolkit 

The AHA has released a social media toolkit in advance of National Rural Health Day Nov. 20 that includes advocacy-focused posts for hospitals and health systems to share on their social media channels throughout the week.
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Resolution recognizing National Hospital Week passed by Senate

The Senate May 15 unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Hospital Week, May 11-17. The resolution was sponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. 
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Resources available for celebration of National Hospital Week 

The AHA May 8 announced new resources available in advance of National Hospital Week, May 11-17.
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CMS lifts claims hold on PFS, other claims amid government shutdown

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct. 21 announced that it has instructed all Medicare Administrative Contractors to lift a hold and begin processing claims dated Oct. 1 and later for those paid under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, ground ambulance transport claims and federally qualified health center claims.
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Senate fails to pass CR, government shutdown begins while health programs expire

The federal government shut down Oct. 1 following a failed Senate vote on the House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government by midnight Sept. 30.
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CDC to host webinars this week on hospital respiratory data reporting 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nov. 1 announced it will host two webinars this week that will address frequently asked questions regarding the recently finalized hospital respiratory data condition of participation.
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House Appropriations Committee releases continuing resolution bill text

The House Appropriations Committee today released
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CDC releases 2025-26 respiratory disease season outlook

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is predicting a similar combined number of peak hospitalizations from COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus this upcoming respiratory virus season compared to last year’s, according to its 2025-26 outlook released Aug. 25.
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As part of AHA Advocacy Day, hospital leaders urge Senate to protect Medicaid, access to care 

More than 250 hospital and health system leaders today participated in an AHA Advocacy Day briefing in Washington, D.C.
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AHA resources for National Hospital Week celebrations

AHA released ready-to-use resources for National Hospital Week, May 12-18, including a digital toolkit and social media graphics.