AHA Press Releases

Below are the most recent press releases from the American Hospital Association.

Latest

AHA statement on court delay of most favored nation model interim final rule from Executive Vice President Tom Nickels.
Healthcare groups release proceedings of summit exploring drug safety, supply chain security
AHA statement on COVID relief package and government funding bill from President and CEO RIck Pollack.
AHA announces realignment to strengthen focus on health equity and workforce strategies.
The Hospital Robocall Protection Group (HRPG), a federal advisory committee, met today to present a report to the Federal Communications Commission recommending best practices that voice service providers, hospitals, and federal and state governments can follow to prevent unlawful robocalls from disrupting communications in hospitals.
Hospitals and Pharmacists File Lawsuit over Drug Companies’ Refusals of 340B Discounts
AHA statement on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine from President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on CMS prior authorization rule from Senior Vice President for Public Policy Analysis and Development Ashley Thompson
Statement on nomination of Denis McDonough as VA Secretary from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on final 340B administrative dispute resolution rule from Executive Vice President Tom Nickels.
Ninfa Saunders to receive 2020 AHA Board of Tustees Award
Nicholas Tejeda to receive 2020 AHA Board of Trustees Award
AHA statement on President-Elect Biden’s health team from President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on the nomination of Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary
AHA’s Tom Nickels to Retire in 2021; Stacey Hughes to Join the Association
AHA statement on CY 2021 OPPS final rule from Executive Vice President Tom Nickels.
A new analysis prepared by the American Hospital Association (AHA) highlights commercial health insurance practices that contribute to burnout in the clinical workforce and make it more difficult for some Americans to access the care they need.
As COVID-19 vaccine development continues to progress, leading U.S. medical, nursing and health organizations today affirmed their commitment to ensuring COVID-19 vaccines are evaluated and ultimately authorized through a rigorous scientific and regulatory process.