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With the distinct challenges facing rural hospitals and health systems, access to critical services — like maternal health care and emergency medical services — is at risk.
Ransomware variants used to target the healthcare sector, from relatively well-known cyber threat groups, continue to be a source of concern and attention.
Just as there are challenges to making health care more affordable, there are many opportunities to reduce costs without compromising care. Hospitals are pursuing these opportunities in variety of ways. Many are tackling the affordability issue already, seeking change that makes sense for them and…
AHA letter to Representative Troy Balderson expressing support of H.R. 1110, the Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent (KEEP) Telehealth Options Act.
The AHA opposes the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed Non-Compete Clause Rule in its current form.
Millions of people living in rural areas depend on their community’s hospital as an important — and often the only — source of local care. Rural hospitals provide care close to home and serve as economic anchors in the areas they serve. But they face major challenges, and further federal support…
This week, Hacking Healthcare explores a new report highlighting the need for cybersecurity regulation harmonization.
AHA shares comments on two topics that were discussed during the January 2023 public meeting: Medicare Part B drug payments and telehealth services.