Press Releases

The American Hospital Association's (AHA) Board of Trustees has elected Jim Skogsbergh, president and CEO of Advocate Health Care as its chair-elect designate.

The American Hospital Association’s Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) alone has, to date, avoided potential harm to more than 143,000 patients and has saved more than $1.3 billion in preventable health care costs over the past two and a half years.

Three programs that expand the reach of palliative and end-of-life care will be recognized as the 2014 recipients of the Circle of Life Award.

The 2014 American Hospital Association McKesson Quest for Quality Prize will honor five U.S. hospitals are being recognized for their leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety.

Hospitals are utilizing information technology to better connect disparate care providers according to the 16th annual Health Care's Most Wired Survey.

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in Boston will receive the first-ever AHA Equity of Care Award, the American Hospital.

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.

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.

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).