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The AHA today presented two federal hospital leaders with awards recognizing outstanding service to the health care field.
Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, and Rep.
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, participated in a fireside chat during the afternoon plenary session today at the 2025 AHA Annual Membership meeting.
Stacey Hughes, AHA's executive vice president for government relations and public policy, discussed key issues being considered on Capitol Hill that would impact hospitals and health systems, inclu
Economic issues for hospitals, including the impact of tariffs and the resiliency of supply chains, were the focus of a panel conversation hosted by Doug Holtz-Eakin, former director of the Congres
John Ashbrook, founding partner, Cavalry LLC, and co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, yesterday moderated a panel discussion between Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent, Puck; Jonathan
AHA presents variety of awards recognizing leaders across the health care field
The U.S. has had 935 confirmed cases of measles so far this year, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Older adults may be in circumstances that exacerbate challenges to accessing behavioral health care and have complex needs that can complicate behavioral health treatment.
The AHA has released several resources that can be used to educate members of Congress and community stakeholders about the potential effects of harmful cuts and changes to Medicaid.
The AHA May 1 expressed concerns to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about the payment process established under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, explaining ways it undermines the purpose of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
A study published April 28 by Health Affairs Scholar found low-income adults living in states with Medicaid expansion experienced an average 9.5% relative increase in income within five years following expansion.
Phyllis Cowling, former president and CEO of United Regional Health Care System in Wichita Falls, Texas, and Ron Werft, former president and CEO and president emeritus of Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, Calif., will receive 2025 AHA Board of Trustees Awards May 5 at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The Health Resources and Services Administration announced its toll-free number (1-833-TLC-MAMA) and promotional toolkit are available in advance of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5-11.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the AHA has refreshed its website highlighting the important roles hospitals and health systems play in behavioral health care, as well as resources from the AHA and other organizations addressing the importance of behavioral health care for patients and communities.
A blog by the AHA and Press Ganey shares insights from leaders of seven health care systems on balancing the demands of delivering personalized, high-quality care and the urgent need to support a stretched and often overwhelmed workforce.
The AHA May 5 will award Jim Leonard, M.D., president and CEO of Carle Health in Urbana, Ill., the 2025 Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award during the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The AHA April 30 released a report highlighting how hospitals and health systems continue to experience significant financial headwinds that can challenge their ability to provide care to their patients and communities.
The AHA April 29 urged majority and minority leaders in both the Senate and House to not make disruptive policy changes to Medicaid and other coverage options.