The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington, Vt., as the 2020 recipient of the Rural Hospital Leadership Award. The award recognizes small or rural hospital leaders who guide their hospital and community through transformational change on the road to health care reform.
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) has elected Russ Gronewold to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees, effective January 2021; he will also serve as chair of Regional Policy Board 6. The Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its direction and finances.
Statement on President-elect Biden’s COVID relief plan from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on political giving practices following tragic events at U.S. Capitol.
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack issued the following statement in response to the violence last week at the U.S. Capitol.
AHA urges drug companies urged to provide discounts to 340B community pharmacies.
AHA statement on HHS advisory opinion on 340B drug discounts from President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on court delay of most favored nation model interim final rule from Executive Vice President Tom Nickels.
Healthcare groups release proceedings of summit exploring drug safety, supply chain security
AHA statement on COVID relief package and government funding bill from President and CEO RIck Pollack.
AHA announces realignment to strengthen focus on health equity and workforce strategies.
The Hospital Robocall Protection Group (HRPG), a federal advisory committee, met today to present a report to the Federal Communications Commission recommending best practices that voice service providers, hospitals, and federal and state governments can follow to prevent unlawful robocalls from disrupting communications in hospitals.
Hospitals and Pharmacists File Lawsuit over Drug Companies’ Refusals of 340B Discounts
AHA statement on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine from President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on CMS prior authorization rule from Senior Vice President for Public Policy Analysis and Development Ashley Thompson
Statement on nomination of Denis McDonough as VA Secretary from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on final 340B administrative dispute resolution rule from Executive Vice President Tom Nickels.
Ninfa Saunders to receive 2020 AHA Board of Tustees Award