American Hospital Association

10/14/2025

The AHA’s American Society for Healthcare Risk Management will host the ASHRM25 Virtual Conference Nov. 5-7. This event, designed for health care leaders in risk, safety, compliance, legal and operations, will provide high-impact insights from national experts on artificial intelligence governance, workplace violence, behavioral health risk and more. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KF9550XbnE6

The AHA’s American Society for Healthcare Risk Management will host the ASHRM25 Virtual Conference Nov. 5-7. This event, designed for health care leaders in risk, safety, compliance, legal and operations, will provide high-impact insights from national experts on artificial intelligence governance...

10/14/2025

More Senate activity expected this week as shutdown enters third week; no formal negotiations occurring: https://ow.ly/JUf450XbnA0

The Senate returned to Capitol Hill today and is scheduled to hold its eighth vote on the House-passed continuing resolution, but is expected to fall short of the 60 votes required to pass the CR. Formal negotiations toward a deal still have yet to take place. The House, which has been out of sessio...

10/14/2025

Flu season is right around the corner! Vulnerable communities, including elderly, immunocompromised and pregnant individuals, can access the flu vaccine at their local hospitals and pharmacies starting now. Learn more: https://ow.ly/k8mu50Xb8UN

10/14/2025

It’s Good News Tuesday! Learn how is helping children cope with hospital visits thanks to robots, dogs and Lego sets. In another recent story, an anonymous donor helped pay for nursing student loans for staff at Pauli Hospital and Lankenau Medical Center. Also, performed the first minimally invasive heart surgery in Arkansas using the EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System.

10/13/2025

New AHA blog: 2025 Cybersecurity Year in Review, Part One — Breaches and Defensive Measures https://ow.ly/sprI50XaLjC

Over 33 million Americans have had their health care records stolen in 2025, continuing an alarming trend of massive cyberattacks largely targeting third-party vendors and unencrypted data.

10/13/2025

The White House recently announced it reached an agreement with AstraZeneca to align drug prices with the lowest paid by other developed nations, also known as the most-favored-nation price. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KYsX50XaLiP

The White House Oct. 10 announced it reached an agreement with AstraZeneca to align drug prices with the lowest paid by other developed nations, also known as the most-favored-nation price.

10/10/2025

Senate HELP Committee explores potential uses of AI, read an AHA statement with recommendations and examples on AI in hospitals: https://ow.ly/vOp450Xa0Rn

The AHA discussed ways hospitals and health systems are leveraging artificial intelligence for care delivery in a statement submitted to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for a hearing held Oct. 9 titled, “AI’s Potential to Support Patients, Workers, Children, and Fam...

10/10/2025

Looking for resources on how to address behavioral health at your hospital or health system? Check out the AHA resources available: https://ow.ly/yUSx50X54yM

This web page is designed to provide easy access to information and tools that will assist hospitals and health systems in navigating the changing behavioral health care system and understanding national, state and local activities affecting behavioral health.

10/09/2025

Measles cases reach 42 states and jurisdictions: https://ow.ly/KZHU50X9s0l

Measles cases have been reported by 42 states and jurisdictions this year, with 1,563 total nationwide, according to the latest data released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been 44 outbreaks reported this year, with 87% of confirmed cases being outbreak-assoc...

10/09/2025

Breast cancer deaths have decreased by 44% since 1989, thanks to earlier detection and improved treatments. According to the American Cancer Society, there are now more than 4 million breast cancer survivors—and counting. This progress is made possible in part by the dedicated care teams at hospitals and health systems across the country, who treat resilient patients every day. Reshare to increase awareness and recognition for these amazing people!

Source: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html

10/09/2025

🎤 Elevating Patient and Community Voices in Maternal Care

Register for the third webinar of the Better Health for Mothers and Babies webinar series on Oct. 16 to learn how Temple Health, District of Columbia Hospital Association and The George Washington University Hospital are pursuing patient and community experiences to co-develop innovative solutions, enhance community partnerships and build trusting provider-patient relationships. https://ow.ly/C9q450X4oWf

10/06/2025

The AHA Oct. 6 released a Cybersecurity Advisory urging immediate action against a critical Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability that is remotely exploitable without authentication. If exploited successfully, the vulnerability could result in remote code ex*****on. Oracle released a security alert that strongly recommends customers apply the suggested updates as soon as possible. https://ow.ly/Wb5H50X7p3b.

The AHA Oct. 6 released a Cybersecurity Advisory (https://www.aha.org/advisory/2025-10-06-hospitals-are-oracle-customers-urged-take-immediate-action-address-security-vulnerability) urging immediate action against a critical Oracle E-Business Suite vulnerability that is remotely exploitable without a...