AHA Press Releases

AHA, AMA and ANA urge congress to include additional $100 billion for emergency relief fund in COVID-19 relief package.

The American Hospital Association has elected eight new members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2021. The Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its directions and finances.

A new analysis prepared by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC and released by the American Hospital Association highlights the dire impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the financial health of hospitals and health systems.

The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Institute for Diversity and Health Equity (IFDHE) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) announced grant program awards to support the work of 13 Illinois hospitals and health care organizations in reducing disparities in health care.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees has selected Wright L. Lassiter, III, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Mich., as its chair-elect designate. Lassiter will be the 2022 chair of the AHA, becoming the top-elected official of the national organization that represents America’s hospitals and health systems and works to advance health in America.

Statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.

Statement from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack on HHS's announcement to distribute additional funds for “hot spot” hospitals.

Two programs that expand the reach of palliative and end-of-life care will be honored with the 2020 Circle of Life Award. Now in its 21st year, the Circle of Life Award celebrates innovation in palliative and end-of-life care.

Americans view hospitals very favorably, support additional financial aid in new public opinion polling

All hospitals regardless of ownership provide a comprehensive range of benefits and essential services to their communities. New analysis prepared and released today by the American Hospital Association (AHA) shows that tax-exempt hospitals provided $100 billion in total benefits to their communities in 2017 alone, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available.

The AHA is pleased that HHS will be distributing additional funds from the CARES Act emergency relief fund to hospitals serving rural patients and hospitals serving high numbers of Medicaid and uninsured patients, as we have urged.

AHA, AMA, ANA Issue Open Letter Urging Public to Wear a Mask to Stop COVID-19 Spread

New AHA report finds that the financial losses for hospitals and health systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic have deepened.

AHA statement on District Court decision on mandated disclosure of negotiated rates from General Counsel Melinda Hatton.

Statement on HHS final rule to revise non-discrimination provision under the Affordable Care Act from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.

AHA statement on HHS distribution of emergency funds for hospitals with high Medicaid volume from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack delivers a statement George Floyd’s Death and unrest in America.

AHA announces inaugural class of Next Gen Fellows. The national fellows class of 2020 will tackle key challenges affecting health care affordability, quality and safety

AdvaMed Joins AORN and AHA in issuing “Re-entry Guidance for Health Care Facilities and Medical Device Representatives."

AHA statement on FY 2021 proposed IPPS rule from Executive Vice President Tom Nickels.