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Blogs from AHA leaders and members on the latest health care issues.
To reduce suicide in the healthcare workforce, hospitals and health systems must create an environment where workers feel safe asking for help.
A new Kaufman Hall report makes the argument that we need a more “comprehensive analysis of hospital M&A transactions — one that considers impacts on all patients served, broadens the focus to impacts beyond pricing, and considers the consequences if an M&A transaction is not permitted to…
Disparities in health outcomes are associated with approximately $320 billion in annual healthcare spending, a figure projected to reach $1 trillion annually by 2040 if current trends continue.
As the U.S. population ages, hospitals and health systems are reimagining how care is delivered to better meet the needs of older adults. With the number of Americans age 65 and older projected to reach 94 million by 2060—nearly one-quarter of the population—healthcare teams are rising to meet the…
For patients, healthcare affordability is about more than the price of an individual service. It is also about whether the healthcare system meets their needs.
Healthcare affordability discussions often focus on premiums, deductibles and drug prices.
As major provisions of the 2024 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule take effect next year, hospitals and health systems should begin preparing for changes to prior authorization workflows, payer interactions and information exchange…
In our previous blog, we examined what the AHA’s affordability recommendations could mean for patients. Now we turn to another critical stakeholder group: employers.
Unacceptably, millions of Americans are struggling with healthcare costs. Many have chosen to skip prescriptions or other needed care because of concerns about costs; 4 in 10 Americans have medical debt.
Making healthcare more affordable for families, businesses, and the federal and state governments is an important goal. High-quality healthcare should support individuals in living their best lives, including thriving at work and supporting a vibrant, innovative economy. Unfortunately, the…