Press Releases
View all of the American Hospital Association (AHA) press releases for the media on health care issues impacting hospitals and health systems.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) announced today several awards that the AHA and its affiliated organizations will present during its 2017 Annual Membership meeting in Washington, May 7-10.
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The American Hospital Association Joins ABMS Multi-Speciality Portfolio Program
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has announced that the American Hospital Association (AHA) has joined the ABMS Multi-Specialty Portfolio ProgramTM (Portfolio Program).
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Statement on Medicaid DSH Final Rule
Tom Nickels
AHA Executive Vice President of
Government Relations and Public Policy
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AHA Honors Four Hospital Volunteer Programs
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will honor four hospital volunteer programs with its Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE). The AHA HAVE Awards Program is in its 34th year and highlights the extraordinary efforts of…
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Statement on CMS Proposed Rule to Increase Patients' Health Insurance Choices for 2018
Tom Nickels
Executive Vice President
American Hospital Association
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Statement on the Court's Decision in the Anthem-Cigna Mega-Merger
Rick Pollack
AHA President and CEO
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Andrew M. Stern to Chair AHA's Committee on Governance
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Andrew M. Stern will be chair and David B. Hyman, DDS, will be chair-elect for the AHA's 2017 Committee on Governance (COG).
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AHA Appoints New Trustee to Its Board
William F. Carpenter III, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of LifePoint Health®, a leading health care company based in Brentwood, Tenn., has been named to the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association (AHA). The board is…
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Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Regulatory Relief
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
The regulatory burden that is imposed on hospitals and health systems is substantial and unsustainable, and has grown in recent years. We are…
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Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Immigration
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
A strong health care workforce is critical to ensuring patient access to high-quality care. However, we are concerned that, without modification, President…