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Fast Facts: U.S. Rural Hospitals Infographic

Is my hospital rural? Rural hospitals are those not located within a metropolitan area designated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and the Census Bureau. Community hospitals are nonfederal, acute care hospitals open to the general public. For alternate rural definitions, see https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/am-i-rural/help#classification.
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About Foster G. McGaw

By establishing strict ethical guidelines for selling to hospitals and insisting on a high level of quality and service, Foster G. McGaw shaped the hospital supply industry and helped create the standards under which it operates today. In 1985, American Hospital Supply Corporation merged with Baxter International, Inc.
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Foster G. McGaw Prize Winners 1986 to 2014

An archive of winners and finalists of the American Hospital Association Foster G. McGaw award from 1986 to 2014.
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Foster G. McGaw Prize: Winners and Finalists

In 1986, the Foster G. McGaw Prize was created to recognize hospitals that have distinguished themselves through efforts to improve the health and well-being of everyone in their communities.
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AHA podcast: Sparking Social Connection and Community With Indiana University Health

Two guests discuss a care network launched by Indiana University Health to spark social connection and community in light of the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 report declaring loneliness and social isolation an “epidemic” in American society.
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FTC, HHS seek comment on generic drug shortages and competition

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Health and Human Services Feb. 14 requested comments for 60 days on market concentration and contracting practices among group purchasing organizations and drug wholesalers to understand their potential impact on pricing and generic drug shortages.
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Bills would reauthorize programs to support health care workers, pediatric emergency care

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Feb. 14 held a hearing on AHA-supported legislation to reauthorize through 2029 the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 7153), which provides grants to help health care organizations offer behavioral health services for front-line health care workers.
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FAQ | Next Generation Leaders Fellowship | Center

Answers to frequenly asked questions for the AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship are provided along with The John A. Hartford Foundation Age-Friendly Health Systems Cohort Scholarship.
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AHA Statement on the CMS Final Rule on Prior Authorization

Rick PollackPresident and CEOAmerican Hospital Association
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CMS finalizes prior authorization rule; hospital event highlights need for rule 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 17 released a final rule requiring Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and federally facilitated Marketplace plans to streamline their prior authorization processes. AHA has urged the agency to finalize the rule to alleviate provider burden and ensure timely access to care for patients.