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CMS Releases FY 2025 Long-term Care Hospital PPS Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on August 1 issued a final rule for the inpatient and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment systems (PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
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Infographic highlights hospitals’ valuable role in communities

The AHA June 13 released an infographic highlighting the many ways hospitals and health systems advance health and support their communities.
News

Administration sends letter to hospital, doctor groups on EMTALA enforcement 

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure sent a letter July 2 to hospital and provider groups restating its position that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act requires Medicare-participating hospitals to offer necessary stabilizing medical treatment (or transfer, if appropriate) to all patients who are found to have an emergency medical condition.
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AHA Urges HRSA to Take Immediate Enforcement Action to Block J&J’s Illegal Imposition of 340B Rebate Model

AHA letter regarding the Health Resources and Services Administration’s response to Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) most recent attempt to undermine the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
AHA/HRET Guides
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Social Determinants of Health Series: Food Insecurity and the Role of Hospitals

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity is defined as a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food with either disrupted eating patterns or reduced food intake. Food insecurity, a determinant of health, affected more than 12.7 percent of U.S. households—that is, 15.8 million households—in 2015.
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Ways to Celebrate CHI Week

Learn how your organization can celebrate Community Health Improvement Week (CHI Week) by spreading the word, posting on social media and more.
Stories

Covering eastern Idaho’s ‘uncovered gap’ in teen mental health services

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center's new intensive outpatient program is designed to support young people dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and suicidal ideation that impact their school, relationships, family and/or community.
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AHA responds to study blaming hospital prices for societal issues

In a blog published June 24, the AHA responded to a study blaming hospital prices for a host of societal issues, including job losses outside of health care and increased suicide rates. The study, funded by Arnold Ventures, was highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article. 
News

AONE, HRET HIIN webinar March 14 on patient safety

The AHA’s American Organization of Nurse Executives and Health Research & Educational Trust will host a March 14 webinar on “Partnering for Progress in Quality and Safety.”
Press Releases

AHA Honors Four Hospitals & Health Systems For Their Dedication and Commitment to Quality

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that WellSpan Health in York, Pa., is the 2024 recipient of the AHA Quest for Quality Prize. In addition, three finalists have been named: Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va.; Jefferson Health in Philadelphia; and MUSC Health in Charleston, S.C. All winners will receive this prestigious recognition during the AHA’s Leadership Summit in San Diego, July 21-23 when a video highlighting these accomplishments will be shared with attendees.