Press Releases
View all of the American Hospital Association (AHA) press releases for the media on health care issues impacting hospitals and health systems.
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AHA Board Names Brian Gragnolati Chair-Elect Designate
The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Board of Trustees has selected Brian Gragnolati, president and CEO of Atlantic Health System, as its chair-elect designate. Gragnolati will assume the chairmanship in 2019, becoming the…
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has appointed RL Solutions, a global designer of health care quality and safety software, as the AHA Champion Sponsor for Quality.
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Statement on Motion to Proceed Vote in the Senate
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
July 25, 2017
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Statement on Better Care Reconciliation Act
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
July 18, 2017
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Statement on the Updated Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
July 13, 2017
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Statement on Proposed CY 2018 OPPS Rule
Tom Nickels
Executive Vice President
American Hospital Association
July 13, 2017
Today, CMS issued several poorly designed policies that will do real damage to patients’ access to care.
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Programs Bring Innovation to Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Two programs that expand the reach of palliative and end-of-life care will be honored with the 2017 Circle of Life Award: Celebrating Innovation in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, along with three programs awarded a…
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California's Hospital Quality Institute Recognized for LEadership in Quality Improvement
California’s Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) is the 2017 recipient of the Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award for Allied Association Leadership for its work to improve health care quality,…
Press ReleaseHospitals Honored for Improving Community HealthThe American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that it will honor five programs for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that improve community health, awarding them the AHA NOVA Award. The awards will be given July 29 at a…
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Most Wired Hospitals Use Technology to Partner with Patients on Health
Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider relationships. New tools are helping patients become more actively involved in…