American Hospital Association (AHA)

This page includes news from the American Hospital Association (AHA) is a healthcare industry trade group representing hospitals and healthcare providers and a key source of information on healthcare issues, trends and advocacy in legislation. Nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members come together to form the AHA. AHA ensures that members' perspectives and needs are heard and addressed in national health policy development, legislative and regulatory debates, and judicial matters.

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American Hospital Association strikes back on labor report

A recent article from The Wall Street Journal failed to capture the full scale of rising expenses for hospitals, the AHA said in a recent statement. 

 

May 18, 2022
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AHA: Rising hospital expenses are 'unsustainable'

The COVID-19 pandemic has left hospitals facing higher costs across the board, according to a recent report from the American Hospital Association (AHA).

April 27, 2022
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AHA asks Congress to provide more COVID-19 funds

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has asked Congress to provide more financial relief as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

 

March 25, 2022
Two of the top stories this month was Forbes' list of leading U.S. hospitals, and the release of the 2022 Best in KLAS vendors health IT vendors to work with.

The top 20 Health Executive stories for February 2022

These were the most popular stories on Health Exec in February 2022.

March 3, 2022
The American Hospital Association (AMA) is warning healthcare systems the Russians may attempt cyber attacks amid rising tensions of the war in Ukraine and the international community's response. #Ukraine #warinukraine #ukrainewar

U.S. government, American Hospital Association warn of potential Russian cyber attacks

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is warning U.S. hospitals about possible cyber attacks from Russia on U.S. healthcare IT systems due to rising tensions over the war in Ukraine.

March 1, 2022
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MindMaze secures $105 million to expand commercial growth

The financing was led by Concord Health Partners in conjunction with AlbaCore Capital Group and London-based Hambro Perks.

February 18, 2022

American Hospital Association responds to changing healthcare landscape with new strategic plan

Part of the AHA's goals includes addressing workforce and staffing shortages and enhancing the public's trust and confidence in health systems.

February 9, 2022
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High-quality working environments for nurses linked to better outcomes for surgical patients

Those treated in settings with better nurse-physician teamwork, among other factors, had a 16% lower chance of being admitted to the ICU.

January 25, 2022
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Cardiovascular Business
FDA warns against use of troubled heart devices, citing ‘continued concerns’ after multiple recalls

The agency is urging healthcare providers to transition away from these devices and seek out alternatives. It is even working with other manufacturers to try and get similar products on the market as quickly as possible. 

Cardiovascular Business
The push for an independent cardiology board continues

Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, one of the leading voices behind efforts to create a new Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about where things stand today.

AI in Healthcare
Biden Administration itemizes AI accomplishments to date

Half a year after President Biden officially directed federal agencies in the executive branch’s bailiwick to “seize the promise and manage the risks” of AI, the White House has posted a status report.

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