The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Lisa Kidder Hrobsky has been promoted to senior vice president, legislative and political affairs.
AHA Press Releases
Below are the most recent press releases from the American Hospital Association.
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The American Hospital Association has elected six new members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022. 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.
AHA statement on FY 2022 final IPPS rule from Executive Vice President Stacey Hughes.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees has elected John Haupert, president and CEO of Grady Health System in Atlanta, as its Chair-elect Designate.
The health, safety and well-being of health care personnel – and the patients and communities they serve – is the highest priority for America’s hospitals and health systems.
The American Hospital Association announced that Yale New Haven Health, headquartered in New Haven, Conn., has been named the 2021 recipient of the American Hospital Association’s Quest for Quality Prize. Yuma Regional Medical Center, based in Yuma, Ariz., and Memorial Healthcare System, headquartered in Hollywood, Fla., will be honored as finalists.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees today adopted a policy statement on the vaccination of health care workers. The statement supports hospitals and health systems that adopt mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies, with local factors and circumstances shaping whether and how these policies are implemented.
Together, the American Hospital Association (AHA), American Medical Association (AMA) and American Nurses Association (ANA) released a public service announcement (PSA) featuring their leaders urging the American public to ask questions, follow the science and get vaccinated. The PSA stresses that COVID-19 vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect you, your family and your community from the virus.
AHA statement on 2022 OPPS proposed rule from Executive Vice President Stacey Hughes.
AHA statement on executive order on competition from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
We are pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the compelling arguments in our case on payments cuts to the 340B drug pricing program that are adversely impacting care to patients.
Joint Statement Following CDC ACIP Meeting from Nation’s Leading Doctors, Nurses and Public Health Leaders on Benefits of Vaccination
Statement on Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act from AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on the extension of the Provider Relief Fund from President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on OSHA emergency temporary standard from Executive Vice President Stacey Hughes.
AHA statement on UnitedHealthcare announcement of delay in emergency coverage Policy from President and CEO Rick Pollack.
AHA statement on pop-up vaccination sites from Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michelle Hood.
Radio news releases are running in select states to emphasize the need for vaccines. Listen to samples.
America’s hospitals and health systems share the goal of achieving universal health coverage for all Americans.
Today’s New York Times article tells a misleading story about COVID-19 funding for hospitals and health systems. It also falls short in acknowledging the lifeline integration was able to offer hospitals struggling to navigate the pandemic.