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News•Feb 27, 2026
AHA Shares Recommendations with ASTP/ONC on HTI-5 Proposed Rule
The American Hospital Association (AHA) submitted formal recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and the Office of the National Coordinator (ASTP/ONC) regarding the Health Data, Technology and Interoperability (HTI‑5) proposed rule. The rule seeks to deregulate certification criteria, ease information‑blocking restrictions, and accelerate adoption of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) APIs. AHA’s comments call for a phased glidepath to FHIR‑based certification, preservation of existing privacy and security standards, and retention of the current information‑blocking definition with its third‑party exception. The association also urges repeal of provider‑focused disincentives that could hinder interoperability.
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 27, 2026
AHA Releases Agenda for New Healthier Together Conference
The American Hospital Association (AHA) unveiled the agenda for its first‑ever Healthier Together Conference, set for May 12‑14 in Dallas. The three‑day event will host more than 40 sessions delivered by nearly 200 speakers representing over 100 organizations from 20 states....
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Preparing and Supporting the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders
The American Hospital Association’s Next Generation Leaders Fellowship has launched its 2025‑2026 cohort, selecting 34 emerging health‑care leaders from across the nation. The 12‑month program pairs each fellow with an executive mentor and culminates in a capstone project aimed at...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
AHA, Epic Launching Initiative on EHR Tools Supporting Postpartum Hemorrhage Management
The American Hospital Association and Epic have launched the Safer Births Post‑Partum Hemorrhage Collaborative, a seven‑month program aimed at cutting postpartum hemorrhage rates. The initiative combines monthly expert‑led webinars, peer‑to‑peer forums, and dedicated office‑hours for hands‑on EHR guidance. Participants gain...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 25, 2026
CMS Announces Actions Addressing Fraud
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Request for Information on a prospective rule called Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH), opening a 30‑day comment period after its Feb. 27 Federal Register publication. Simultaneously, CMS announced a...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 25, 2026
AHA Urges DOE to Broaden Proposed Update to Definition of ‘Professional Degree’
The American Hospital Association (AHA) submitted comments on the Department of Education’s proposed rule that redefines “graduate student” and “professional student” for federal loan eligibility. The rule limits the new definition of a professional degree to 11 fields, granting up...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Study: Nearly 6 in 10 Women Projected to Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
A new American Heart Association study released Feb. 25 projects that 60% of U.S. women will develop cardiovascular disease by 2050. The analysis shows rising rates of heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and stroke, driven by higher prevalence of...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Hawaii District Court Upholds State 340B Contract Pharmacy Law
A Hawaii district court has upheld the state’s 340B contract‑pharmacy law, ruling that it is not preempted by federal regulations. The decision aligns with recent rulings in Minnesota and Louisiana that support state authority over 340B contract arrangements. The law...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 24, 2026
Measles Outbreak Grows to 979 Cases in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health announced that the measles outbreak has climbed to 979 confirmed cases, surpassing 900 for the first time in decades. The majority of infections are among unvaccinated individuals, with more than 850 cases lacking...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 24, 2026
AHA Sends Letter Supporting FTC Chairman’s Position on Bringing Merger Challenges to Federal Court
The American Hospital Association (AHA) praised FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson’s call to shift merger challenges from the agency’s in‑house adjudicatory process to federal Article III courts. The AHA argues that court litigation would lend greater credibility to the FTC’s antitrust...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
CBO Projects Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to Be Solvent Until 2040
The Congressional Budget Office now projects that the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will remain solvent through 2040, pushing the solvency horizon 12 years farther than its 2025 estimate. The projection reflects lower-than-expected payroll‑tax collections, diminished interest earnings, and reduced...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
AHA Urges Congress to Support Physicians, Access to Care in Statement for House Subcommittee Hearing
The American Hospital Association (AHA) urged Congress to expand Medicare‑funded residency slots by 14,000 over the next seven years and to modify visa rules so foreign‑trained physicians can serve in underserved areas without a mandatory home‑country return. It also called...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
AHA Comments to CMS on GLOBE Payment Model
The American Hospital Association (AHA) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the proposed Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) model, a mandatory Medicare Part B payment framework that would apply most‑favored‑nation pricing to select drugs...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
AHA Podcast: Rebuilding Georgia’s Rural Pediatric Pipeline — Part One
The American Hospital Association’s podcast episode "Rebuilding Georgia’s Rural Pediatric Pipeline — Part One" examines the acute shortage of pediatric specialists in Georgia’s underserved counties and outlines strategies to attract and retain providers. It highlights federal initiatives such as the...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
How Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging Are Collaborating to Advance Social Connection
Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are launching joint programs to combat social isolation among older adults, a risk heightened by the fact that one‑fifth of Americans 50+ live alone. The collaborations leverage community health workers, technology platforms, and...
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