American Hospital Association

08/21/2025

Discover how hospitals and public health departments are collaborating to drive real change through Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs). Join this webinar on Sept. 24 to hear from Dignity Health St. Joseph’s from Phoenix and Arizona’s Maricopa County Public Health, and Ochsner Health from New Orleans, in partnership with the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), and United Way of Acadiana, share tools, models and replicable strategies to enhance your CHNA. https://ow.ly/sES750WJAye

08/20/2025

A new JAMA study found that plan changes by Medicare Part D insurers, particularly for Medicare Advantage plans, following passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could lead to higher cost sharing for some beneficiaries who do not reach the $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum for prescription drug coverage in 2025.

Researchers said policies prevented premium increases in 2025, but Part D plans may have responded by increasing deductibles or medication cost sharing. Read the report: https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-08-20-study-shows-medicare-part-d-changes-could-lead-higher-cost-sharing-some-beneficiaries

A JAMA study published Aug. 18 found that plan design changes by Medicare Part D insurers, particularly for Medicare Advantage plans, following passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could lead to higher cost sharing for some beneficiaries who do not reach the $2,000 out-of-pocket maximum fo...

08/19/2025

Apply for AHA’s 2026 Dick Davidson NOVA Award by Oct. 14: https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2025-08-19-apply-ahas-2026-dick-davidson-nova-award-oct-14

The AHA will accept applications through Oct. 14 for the 2026 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award. This award recognizes hospitals and health systems that demonstrate outstanding collaboration with community partners to improve health outcomes and community well-being. Up to five winners will be honored at...

08/19/2025

CMS launches oversight of Medicaid, CHIP enrollees to ensure immigration status: https://ow.ly/3wKa50WIvjo

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced a nationwide initiative aimed at reinforcing eligibility standards for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. This effort focuses on verifying enrollees’ immigration status.

08/19/2025

Happy Tuesday, we’re here to share good news happening at our member hospitals including high speed blood kiosks at , a mobile health program to support rural patients at and American Sign Language interpreter services at !

08/19/2025

Study: Two-dose antibiotic may be as effective as IV therapy for serious staph infections https://ow.ly/NWvy50WIaXZ

A study published by JAMA Aug. 13 found that a two-dose antibiotic treatment could be just as effective as traditional long-term IV therapy for treating serious Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections.

08/15/2025

[Perspective] Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Shape the Future of Health Care: https://ow.ly/qmnn50WGQOM

The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve, as well as in our field overall.

08/15/2025

HRSA awards grants to 58 rural health organizations, opportunities for additional grants: https://ow.ly/M0mK50WGP6k

The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded more than $15 million in grants to 58 rural health organizations for four-year projects as part of the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy’s Rural Health Care Services Outreach program.

08/14/2025

White House revokes executive order on competition from previous administration: https://ow.ly/EiWg50WGkh1

The Trump administration Aug. 13 issued an executive order revoking a 2021 order by the previous administration that established a “whole-of-government” effort to promote competition in the U.S. economy.

08/14/2025

Administration orders six-month stockpile of ingredients for domestic drug supply: https://ow.ly/elUI50WGkgf

The White House Aug. 13 released an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to develop a list of 26 drugs considered critical for national health and security.

08/13/2025

CMS releases 2025-2026 Medicaid Managed Care Rate Development Guide: https://ow.ly/rRS850WFBqi

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued the 2025-2026 Medicaid Managed Care Rate Development Guide for states to use when setting managed care capitation rates for the rating periods between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

08/12/2025

Webinar to highlight de-escalation in addressing workplace violence: https://ow.ly/cyQx50WETw5

The AHA will host a webinar Aug. 13 from 1-2 p.m. ET that will explore strategies and proven de-escalation techniques unique to addressing workplace violence in health care settings.