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The AHA has released a social media toolkit in advance of National Rural Health Day Nov. 20 that includes advocacy-focused posts for hospitals and health systems to share on their social media channels throughout the week.
The median net launch price for 154 new drugs increased 51% between 2022 and 2024, after accounting for inflation and discounts, according to a report released Oct. 23 by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review.
AHA says revised H-1B selection process could hinder hospital efforts to address workforce shortages
The AHA commented Oct. 24 on the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed weighted selection process for registrants and petitioners participating in the H-1B lottery process.
The government shutdown is expected to continue into next week as the Senate is expected to adjourn Oct. 23 with no plans to vote this weekend.
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Oct. 23 held a hearing discussing the 340B program and its growth and impacts on patients.
The AHA Oct. 23 recommended changes to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction model to address multiple concerns.
The AHA’s Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development Oct. 21 announced Dennis S. Jolley, system vice president of strategy and planning at UW Health in Wisconsin, will serve as president of the SHSMD Advisory Board for 2026.
The AHA provided a statement for a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing today on shoppable services that improve health outcomes and lower costs.
Annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage in 2025 increased 6% over last year to $26,993, according to KFF’s annual Employer Health Benefits Survey released today.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released an operational guide for Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers on the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model.