The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is launching a new initiative for state Medicaid programs to purchase prescription drugs at prices aligned with those paid in other countries, known as most-favored-nation pricing.
The AHA Nov. 7 released “Integrating Behavioral Health into Pediatric Care: Hospital-led Solutions to a Growing Crisis,” featuring five case studies on how the integration of behavioral health care into a variety of care settings means clinicians can recognize symptoms early, provide immediate support and reduce the chance of escalation into emergencies or long-term treatment.
The AHA will host a webinar Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. ET that will explore scalable, community-driven strategies that support patients and improve outcomes during the vital transition period from hospital to home.
There have been 1,681 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. so far this year, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
In the final episode of a four-part series with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, CommonSpirit Health’s Daniel Morissette, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Nancy Bussani, executive vice president and chief philanthropy officer, explore the powerful connection between financial health and philanthropy.
An AHA blog examines how the Cleveland Clinic’s food-as-medicine strategy reaches far beyond clinical care by using a multi-angle approach to food access and nutrition.
Bill Gassen, Sanford Health president and CEO and AHA chair-elect designate, and Deb Koski, Sanford Health chief philanthropy officer, discuss how a strong culture of giving is extending world-class care across rural communities in the Midwest and beyond.
The AHA’s Division of Health Outcomes and Care Transformation will host a webinar Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. ET, where experts will share strategies to integrate health outcome priorities into strategic plans and leverage data to achieve measurable results.
The AHA expressed support Nov. 3 for the bipartisan Home Health Stabilization Act (H.R. 5142), legislation that would establish a two-year pause on planned cuts to home health services from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Individuals and families can enroll in or change their health coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace beginning tomorrow through Jan. 15. The AHA offers resources to help people choose the best coverage for themselves and their families.
The AHA and a coalition of organizations urged House and Senate leaders to pass the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services Act (S. 2761/H.R. 5269).
Rural hospital leaders recently shared strategies and insights on improving safety culture, governance and care reliability at the AHA’s Rural Patient Safety Convening in Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 6-8.