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AHA voices support for Veterans' Mental Health Care Access Act
The AHA today expressed support for the Veterans’ Mental Health Care Access Act (H.R.
VA proposes to clarify medication reimbursement for non-VA emergency care
The Department of Veterans Affairs yesterday published a proposed rule clarifying its regulations with respect to re
AHA participates in forum on future of Medicare
Hospitals need a predictable partner in the federal government, AHA Executive Vice President Rick Pollack said today at a
HHS announces funding, Medicaid guidance to combat substance use disorders
The Department of Health and Human Services Saturday announced funding and a Medicaid demonstration oppor
CMS announces 'fast track' process for extending certain Medicaid/CHIP demonstrations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday announced a streamlined pr
Medicare extends moratoria on new HH, ambulance providers in some areas
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday extended the moratoria in certain
Anthem, Cigna announce merger agreement
Anthem Inc. plans to acquire Cigna Corp.
AHA honors two federal health care leaders
The AHA yesterday presented two federal health care leaders with awards for outstanding service in the health c
Hospitals given additional week to complete AHA RACTrac survey
The AHA has extended to July 31 the deadline for all hospitals to submit data to the quarterly RACTrac survey.
AHA seeks 2016 HAVE Award nominees
The AHA seeks nominations through Oct. 9 for its 2016 Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence.
AHA honors two federal health care leaders
The AHA yesterday presented two federal health care leaders with awards for outstanding service in the health care field. Retired Brig. Gen.
AHA to Congress: Strengthen existing policy framework to promote HIE
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee today held a
House subcommittee approves bill to address newborn opioid dependency
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee today approved by voice vote the AHA-supported Protecting Our Infants Act (
AHA: Medicaid/CHIP managed care rule should balance need for standards, flexibility
The AHA generally supports the direction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule revising managed care regulations for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insu
AHA announces chair-elect designate
The AHA Board of Trustees has elected as its chair-elect designate Eugene “Gene” Woods, president and chief operating officer of CHRISTUS Health in Irving, TX.
Woods named AHA chair-elect for 2016
The AHA Board of Trustees has selected as its chairman-elect for 2016 Eugene Woods, president and chief operating officer of Christus Health in Irving, Texas.
AHRQ tool shows effect of Medicaid expansion on hospital use
A new online tool from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows state-level trends in hospital stays
Hospitals encouraged to complete survey on employee wellness programs
The AHA’s Health Research & Educational Trust affiliate is surveying hospitals about their employee health and wellness programs to identify best practices for promoting employees’
Children's Hospital Colorado's 'Quest for Quality' makes families part of care team
From the board room to the bed side, parents are involved in the care and experience their children receive at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora.
Rising prescription drug costs a growing concern
The recent wave of increases in the cost of prescription drugs is straining hospital budgets and squeezing patients.