Press Releases
View all of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) press releases for the media on health care issues impacting hospitals and health systems.
Twenty years ago, the Institute of Medicine issued a call to action and the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems responded by working tirelessly to make health care better, safer and more patient-centered. Due to the efforts of hospital and health system leaders, trustees,…
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) and Federation of ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿s (FAH) issued the following joint statement on today’s final rule from CMS: Today’s rule mandating the public disclosure of privately…
CHICAGO (November 14, 2019) – Maryjane Wurth, the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association’s (AHA) executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), will retire next year after a long and distinguished career in the hospital association field.
WASHINGTON (November 13, 2019) – As the health care landscape rapidly evolves, the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association (AHA) has been pursuing multiple ways to lead and promote innovation in the field.
The field has lost a giant in health care. Bernard Tyson was a champion for creating a more integrated and coordinated delivery system, and expanding coverage and access. He was deeply passionate about the need to focus on wellness and prevention and was a tireless advocate for equitable care.…
Today’s final rule from CMS regrettably ignores recent legal decisions while also putting even more pressure on hospitals and health systems that care for vulnerable patients and communities.
The AHA welcomes the nomination of Dr. Stephen Hahn, a renowned oncologist and physician leader, to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. As the chief medical executive at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Hahn leads the medical practice at one of the…
AHA and AVIA Announce Strategic Alliance
Alliance to help member hospitals and health systems scale digital transformation
Tom Nickels
Executive Vice President
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October 21, 2019
Now that Judge Collyer has ruled against both the government’s motion to reconsider her opinion and the motion for a stay, the AHA expects CMS to comply with today’s order and promptly repay the impacted hospitals to support the work they do for the patients they serve.