Press Releases
View all of the American Hospital Association (AHA) press releases for the media on health care issues impacting hospitals and health systems.
Contact: Marie Johnson, (202) 626-2351
Colin Milligan, (202) 638-5491
Tom Nickels
Executive Vice President
American Hospital Association
May 9, 2018
WASHINGTON (May 7, 2018) – Today, the American Hospital Association (AHA) commended the introduction of the Rural Emergency Medical Center (REMC) Act of 2018
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and UnidosUS today announced an alliance to improve the health of communities across the nation and increase diversity among health care executives shaping the future of care.
CMS today took several steps that would help deliver on its promise to ease regulatory barriers and allow America’s hospitals and health systems to better provide high-quality, efficient patient care. Last year, the AHA released a new analysis showing that providers spend nearly $39 billion a year…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2018) – The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that a 2018 Award of Honor will be awarded to Sister Carol Keehan, president and chief executive officer (CEO) at Catholic Health Association (CHA). The award, presented on May 7 at the AHA’s Annual…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2018) – The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that a 2018 Award of Honor will be awarded to Ronald R. Peterson, president emeritus of the Johns Hopkins Health System and special advisor to the dean/ chief executive officer (CEO) of Johns Hopkins…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 24, 2018) – The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that the Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award will be awarded to Dr. Nicholas Wolter, M.D., the retired chief executive officer of Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont. The award recognizes people or…
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2017) – The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to C. Duane Dauner, special adviser and former president and CEO of the California Hospital Association (CHA). This award recognizes significant lifetime…