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Blogs from AHA leaders and members on the latest health care issues.
A new AHIP 鈥渞eport鈥 suggests that hospitals are significantly marking up the costs of drugs to the detriment of patients. They make baseless claims that specialty pharmacies, many of which insurers conveniently own through their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) affiliates, provide a lower-cost鈥
Highlights of the 2023 AHA Annual Meeting by day.
For decades, the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act (鈥淪tark Law鈥) has protected the Medicare program, its beneficiaries and communities from the inherent conflict of interest created when physicians self-refer their patients to facilities and services they own.
Getting on a lawmaker鈥檚 calendar is a critical step for advocacy, providing an opportunity for face time with the individuals who make a difference at the federal level. Whether it鈥檚 a visit to the nation鈥檚 capital, Washington, D.C., or hosting a tour of your hospital, here are some key things to鈥
America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems do far more than any other part of the health care field to advance health in their communities. The fact is that all hospitals and health systems 鈥 regardless of size, location, and type of ownership 鈥 are dedicated to not only caring for their patients, but鈥
Once again, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has demonstrated its willingness to put the profits of its drug company members over the needs of America鈥檚 patients.
Building workforce resilience is a worthwhile investment in crisis management. Discover strategies to support frontline workers, build capacity, and prepare for future public health emergencies in rural communities.
As we close out Women鈥檚 History Month, reflecting on the trailblazing women who have advanced modern medicine, and prepare for National Minority Health Month in April, we also should consider what we can do as health care professionals to create even more opportunities for women across our industry鈥
The AHA has previously noted the third party observers who demonstrate a tenuous grasp of the data and rules regarding federal hospital transparency requirements.
The editorial board of The Washington Post has published an opinion piece calling for payment cuts to hospitals and health systems as part of efforts to stabilize the Medicare program. The editorial calls for adopting so-called site-neutral payment policies, decreasing federal payments to teaching鈥