AHA's Hospitals in Pursuit of Excellence (HPOE) has partnered with Kaufman, Hall & Associates, Inc.to release a new guide, Navigating the Gap Between Volume and Value: Assessing the Financial Impact of Proposed Initiatives and Reform-Related Changes.
AHA Press Releases
Below are the most recent press releases from the American Hospital Association.
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America's hospitals honor the service of our nation's veterans and stand ready to provide high-quality care for those who have served in the armed forces.
The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) and the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) are the 2014 recipients of the Dick Davidson Quality Milestone Award for Allied Association Leadership for their work to improve health care quality, the American Hospital Association (AHA) announced today.
Sylvia Mathews Burwell is an excellent choice to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Her experience at the Office of Management and Budget in navigating the complexities of the federal budget will be critical to leading a department that touches the lives of almost all Americans.
We are deeply disappointed the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia late Friday ruled against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a lawsuit brought by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today filed a lawsuit to compel the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that its Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) meet statutory deadline for deciding Medicare claim appeals timely.
The vital role that America's hospitals play in improving community health is the centerpiece of this year's National Hospital Week 2014, May 11 to 17.
We applaud the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for providing hospitals with much needed relief in the Medicare rules for medical staffs and governing boards.
Today's proposal implements a number of statutory requirements that would put further stress on vital care for seniors. Hospitals are undergoing an unprecedented amount of change.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today filed two related lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) challenging the ill-advised "two-midnight" rule for inpatient admissions that imposes regulatory burdens that could compromise care for seniors.
The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the state hospital associations, today announces the 51 individuals who will receive the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champions Award.
The AHA applauds Kathleen Sebelius's commitment to improving health care and expanding access to care for all.
AHA Launches the Symposium for Leaders in Healthcare Quality to Increase and Strengthen Focus on Qua
To further cement its commitment to improve quality and patient safety in America's hospitals, the American Hospital Association is launching a new forum the Symposium for Leaders in Healthcare Quality (SLHQ).
The AHA will honor four hospital volunteer programs with its Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its 2014 Award of Honor to Rhonda Anderson, R.N., DNSc, chief executive officer, Cardon Childrens Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its 2014 Award of Honor to the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) for its OHA Energy and Sustainability Program.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Barry Passett, health care advisor and former hospital CEO from Chevy Chase, Md. will be presented the AHA Honorary Life Membership Award for his contributions to hospitals and health care in America.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Rep. Henry A. Waxman of California will be presented the AHA Honorary Life Membership Award for his contributions to hospitals and health care in America.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Daniel Sisto, former president, Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), will be awarded its 2014 Board of Trustees Award.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will present its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to Thomas M. Priselac, president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai Health System in Los Angeles.