Press Releases
View all of the American Hospital Association (AHA) press releases for the media on health care issues impacting hospitals and health systems.
Press ReleasePrograms bring innovation to palliative and end-of-life careSix Programs Recognized as Circle of Life Award™ Honorees
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Hospitals Honored for Improving Community Health
Five Collaborative Programs Win AHA NOVA Award
Press ReleaseJay Bhatt, D.O., Named Chief Medical Officer and President and CEO of the Health Research and Educational Trust of the AHAWASHINGTON, D.C. (July 8, 2016 ) – The American Hospital Association (AHA) today named Jay Bhatt, D.O., chief medical officer and president of the Health Research…
Press ReleaseStatement on Proposed CY 2017 OPPS Rule Tom Nickels Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy American Hospital AssociationJuly 6, 2016
Press ReleaseMost Wired Hospitals Use Technology for a Better Patient ExperienceContact: Carly Moore, 202-638-5487; Marie Watteau, 202-626-2351CHICAGO, July 6, 2016—Technology is improving the efficiency of care delivery and creating a new dynamic in patient interactions, according to results of…
Press ReleaseExpert Analysis Finds Bias in STAR Rating MethodologyStudy calls into question usefulness of overall CMS star ratingsContact: Jennifer Schleman, (202) 638-5491, jschleman@aha.org; Marie Watteau, (202) 626-2351, mwatteau@aha.org
Press ReleaseAHA Recognizes Cleveland Clinic with Equity of Care AwardFour hospitals will be recognized as honorees
Press ReleaseMaryland Hospital Association Recognized for Leadership in Quality ImprovementWill Receive Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award for Allied Association Leadership; Ohio and Kansas Hospital Associations also Honored
Press ReleaseAHA, CDC Issue New Patient Resource On Prescription OpioidsWill help patients and care providers discuss risks and benefits, as well as alternative pain management
Press ReleaseStatement on The House Ways & Means Committee's Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act Of 2016Tom NickelsExecutive Vice President Government Relations and Public PolicyAmerican Hospital AssociationMay 18, 2016