AHA Stat Blog

Axios’ recent article on hospital audits conducted by CMS’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) is misleading and only tells one side of the story by leaving out key information that readers deserve

Like many of you, Carilion serves a diverse population, including many in rural communities.

The 340B Drug Savings Program provides eligible providers, many of which are hospitals, with resources to maintain vital services in their communities and to provide additional services to their patients. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine alleges that the 340B program does not expand access to care to low-income populations or improve their mortality rates, while driving hospital/physician consolidation.

Legislators need to be reminded that our patients and communities are depending on us more than ever before.

Vulnerable patient populations, including the poor, uninsured and those with multiple chronic conditions, have complex health needs exacerbated by social determinants such as food insecurity, unstable housing and lack of transportation.

Traditionally the month for lovers and all things heart related, February also reminds us to take care of our heart. It is American Heart Month.

Before we can help others, hospital workers must be healthy themselves—which is why hospitals monitor for sick health care workers and adhere to hand hygiene practices and droplet precautions.  

The AHA Physician Alliance provides new resources and services to support a common language and shared leadership among all health care leaders.

When hospital and health system leaders from across the nation come to the 2018 AHA Annual Membership Meeting, May 6-9, in Washington, D.C., they will make their voices heard on Capitol Hill.

Let's resolve to take the lead in our health and well-being.

We know that every day America’s hospitals and health systems—and other health care providers—are faced with the daunting task of complying with a growing number of federal regulations.

We know that every day America’s hospitals and health systems—and other health care providers—are faced with the daunting task of complying with a growing number of federal regulations.

Prescription drug prices are out of control. The average annual cost for one specialty medication to treat a chronic condition is now more than what most families earn in a year. Big Pharma could solve the problem by committing to more rational and sustainable pricing models.

Charity care spending flat among top hospitals (January 6, 2018) gives readers an inaccurate and incomplete picture of

We talk a lot about how health insurance coverage improves people’s health and increases their financial security. But health coverage also seems to help fight crime.

This Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King challenged America to live up to its ideals and provide equal opportunity for all, regardless of race.

January is National Blood Donor Month – an excellent time to make blood donation a New Year’s resolution.

It’s a new year but Congress has some old business to attend to—including many critical hospital and health system priorities.  Both Houses of Congress will be back in session next week.

“Prescription drug prices are out of control,” wrote AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack and America’s Health Insurance Plans President and CEO Marilyn Tavenner in a Dec. 31 OpEd in The Hill.

It’s been an historic year for America’s hospitals and health systems. Congress last night approved a short-term continuing resolution funding the government through Jan. 19.