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News•Feb 20, 2026
CDC Report Highlights Low Use of COVID-19 Antivirals Among People 65 and Older
The CDC’s February 19 MMWR report shows that only a minority of Americans aged 65 and older received FDA‑approved COVID‑19 antiviral prescriptions in recent months. From June 2023 through September 2025, antiviral use was 16‑23% during periods of low community transmission and rose modestly to 37‑38% when cases spiked. Prescription rates were higher among those 75‑84 and 85+ compared with the 65‑74 cohort. The agency calls for stronger provider and patient education to boost treatment uptake and curb severe disease.
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 20, 2026
Continuing Our Efforts to Address Violence
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is intensifying its fight against violence in health‑care settings by releasing a joint guide with the FBI on behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM). The guide provides evidence‑based strategies, training recommendations, and case studies from...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 19, 2026
NSA Issues Guidelines on Zero Trust Architecture
The National Security Agency has issued a two‑phase Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines to help organizations adopt zero‑trust architecture in line with Department of Defense standards. The guidance details specific activities and requirements, acknowledging that implementation can be resource‑intensive and costly....
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 19, 2026
ASPR Announces Investment to Increase Domestic Production of Essential Drugs
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) announced its first Defense Production Act Title III investment to boost U.S. manufacturing of essential drugs. The funding targets the chronic shortage of oseltamivir, the antiviral known as Tamiflu, by supporting domestic production...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 19, 2026
Study Finds Nearly 3 Million MA Beneficiaries Forced to Find Alternative Coverage for 2026
A JAMA study released Feb 18 reveals that 10 % of Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries—about 2.9 million people—must secure alternative coverage for 2026 as plans exit the market, up from 6.9 % in 2025. The displaced enrollees are disproportionately in preferred‑provider‑organization, non‑special‑needs, small‑carrier, and...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 19, 2026
Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging Work Together to Advance Social Connection
One‑fifth of Americans aged 50+ live alone, raising isolation‑related health risks. Hospitals and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are increasingly partnering to screen for loneliness and deliver social‑connection programs, with 98% of AAAs and nearly 80% of hospitals now active...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 13, 2026
South Carolina Measles Outbreak at 950 Cases
South Carolina’s measles outbreak has surged to 933 confirmed cases as of Feb 10, according to the state Department of Public Health. Unvaccinated individuals account for 859 of those infections, underscoring a vaccination gap. The outbreak follows a steady climb from...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 13, 2026
HHS Releases RFI on New 340B Rebate Model
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a request for information on a proposed 340B rebate model pilot, inviting comments through March 19. The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Office of Pharmacy Affairs will use stakeholder feedback to decide...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 13, 2026
District Court Vacates FTC Changes to Premerger Notification Rules
On February 12, a U.S. District Court in Texas vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule that altered pre‑merger notification requirements under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act. The rule had expanded the HSR filing form and imposed additional reporting obligations on merging firms....
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 12, 2026
Lawmakers Urge DHS to Exempt Health Care Workers From H-1B Visa Fee in AHA-Supported Letter
A bipartisan group of 100 lawmakers, led by Reps. Yvette Clarke and Michael Lawler, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security urging an exemption from the $100,000 H‑1B filing fee for health‑care workers. The request is backed by...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 12, 2026
ASPR Announces Competition for Antiviral Drug Development Targeting Certain Viruses
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has unveiled a $100 million Small Molecule Approaches for Rapid and Robust Treatment Prize to spur antiviral drug development. The competition targets viruses in the Togaviridae and Flaviviridae families, including dengue, Zika, West...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 12, 2026
Webinar to Discuss Grant Resources for Rural Health Organizations
The American Hospital Association hosted a webinar during its 2026 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference to guide rural providers through available grant programs. Speakers including AHA EVP Michelle Hood and Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen highlighted practical funding strategies and...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 11, 2026
Maine Hospital Association President Michaud to Retire; Jeffrey Austin Named Successor
The Maine Hospital Association announced that long‑time President Steven Michaud will retire after a 27‑year tenure, having led the organization since 1999. Jeffrey Austin, currently vice president of government affairs and communications, will take over as president on March 1, 2026....
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 11, 2026
Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Physician Burnout
The Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing on Feb. 11 to address the growing physician burnout crisis. The American Hospital Association (AHA) urged Congress to act on three bills: the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act to simplify...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 11, 2026
House Subcommittee Hearing Discusses Impacts of Drug Pricing on Health Care Costs
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Feb. 11 to examine how prescription‑drug pricing affects overall health‑care costs. The American Hospital Association (AHA) testified, warning that proposals to replace the 340B drug‑pricing program with a rebate...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association