Headline
The latest stories from AHA Today.
Employment at the nation's hospitals rose by 0.08% in April to a seasonally adjusted 5,096,900 people, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. That's 4,200 more people than in March and 94,800 more than a year ago. Without the seasonal adjustment, which removes the effect of…
Whether it’s phishing attacks, malware and ransomware, encryption blind spots, cloud threats or a breach inadvertently triggered by an employee, hospitals and health systems need to be aware of cybersecurity risks that can cause them harm. Failure to detect an attack can cause a hit to the…
The House of Representatives today voted 217-213 to pass the American Health Care Act, legislation to repeal and replace parts of the Affordable Care Act. The bill, which now goes to the Senate for consideration, would make significant changes to the Medicaid program, including repealing the ACA…
The Senate today voted 79-18 to pass an omnibus appropriations bill providing discretionary funding for the federal government through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. The president is expected to sign the legislation before the continuing resolution funding the government expires…
Medicare Accountable Care Organizations that wish to participate in the Shared Savings Program, skilled nursing facility three-day rule waiver and Track 1+ model beginning Jan. 1 must submit a notice of intent to apply by 12 p.m. ET on May 31. For more information and guidance on submitting a…
The Government Accountability Office today named five new members to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission.
The AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative will host a May 10 webinar on how hospitals are using behavioral health rapid response and safety teams to address violence. Representatives from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center will share…
Six organizations, including the Institute for Diversity in Health Management, today released an online resource to help health care leaders from underrepresented groups navigate their career path to senior-level positions. The Executive Diversity Career Navigator offers career development…
The House of Representatives today voted 309-118 to pass a fiscal year 2017 omnibus appropriations bill providing discretionary funding for the federal government through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation before the continuing resolution…
A Zika outbreak that infected from 0.01% to 10% of the population in six U.S. states could cost from $183 million to $10.3 billion, researchers estimate in a study reported last week in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. The study estimates direct medical costs, Medicaid costs and productivity…