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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 15 issued a proposed rule (https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2025-13360/medicare-and-medicaid-programs-hospital-outpatient-prospective-payment-and-ambulatory-surgical) that would increase Medicare hospital outpatient prospective…
A Health Affairs study on the decline of obstetric services in rural and urban hospitals nationwide from 2010-2022 found that seven states had at least 25% of their hospitals report they are no longer providing obstetric services.
Hartford HealthCare in Hartford, Conn., will receive the 2025 AHA Quest for Quality Prize as a result of their sweeping transformation over the past decade — creating a culture of continuous improvement and system-wide innovation.
The American Society for Health Care Engineering July 15 announced UNC Health Blue Ridge as the winner of its 2025 Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award.
A Q&A in the July edition of AHA Trustee Insights features leaders from Winchester Hospital in Massachusetts discussing the importance of board members being knowledgeable on quality and patient safety and how they educate their board on five key areas.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 14 released its calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the physician fee schedule.
The AHA July 14 responded to a Department of Health and Human Services request for information regarding lawful regulation and innovation to promote better health. The AHA said it agreed with HHS’ stance that reducing unnecessary administrative burden could foster improved health, and highlighted…
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas July 11 vacated a rule issued by the previous administration that would have banned medical bills from appearing on credit reports and prohibited lenders from using medical information in lending decisions. U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan…
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri July 11 granted a motion by the state to dismiss claims by AbbVie that the state’s 340B contract pharmacy law is invalid and should not be enforced. The Missouri law prohibits drug companies from denying hospitals the same 340B discounts…
To help hospitals across the country improve sepsis care, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements, consisting of seven strategies designed to enhance early detection and treatment.