Latest Health News

AHA hosts open line conference call with members

July 30, 2010

HHS rule implements health plans for people with pre-existing conditions

July 30, 2010

HHS announces comment period, state grants for health insurance exchanges

July 29, 2010

Experts call for quality improvement measures to meet four criteria

June 23, 2010

Study: U.S. care effective and patient-centered, but lags in certain other areas

June 23, 2010

President marks 90 days since passage of reform, releases insurance regs

June 22, 2010

HHS seeks to dismiss PPACA lawsuit

June 22, 2010

AHA participates in Health Affairs briefing on health reform

June 8, 2010

HHS to award $51 million to strengthen state oversight of insurance premiums

June 7, 2010

CMS invites states to apply for 'medical home' demonstration

June 3, 2010

PPACA grants available to help patients navigate their health care options

June 3, 2010

HRSA awards $83.9 million in IT grants for health centers

June 3, 2010

AHA launches health IT survey

June 3, 2010

HHS, IOM launch community health data initiative

June 2, 2010

Guide helps hospitals implement high-performance work practices

June 2, 2010

Study estimates new Medicaid enrollees by state under health reform

May 26, 2010

Survey: Most companies plan to apply for federal reinsurance program

May 26, 2010

CDC report looks at ability of states to support physical activity

May 25, 2010

AHA webcast to spotlight HPOE, latest legislative and regulatory developments

April 30, 2010

IRS issues tax guidance on new coverage option for young adults

April 28, 2010

WellPoint to implement new rescission policy in May

April 28, 2010

Sebelius: Transforming health care delivery next step in health reform

April 27, 2010

Pelosi thanks AHA members for supporting health reform

April 27, 2010

Cornyn: Republicans will seek to repeal health reform law

April 27, 2010

Former Senate leaders look to reform law's demonstrations to control spending

April 27, 2010

Report: Meaningful use of EHRs takes time, resources and planning

April 26, 2010

AHA: Harnessing health IT's promise calls for flexible approach

April 26, 2010

Van Hollen stands with hospitals on IPPS cuts, meaningful use

April 26, 2010

Burgess urges hospital leaders to 'stay involved' on health IT

April 26, 2010

de Filippi: 'We will look back at this year as a turning point'

April 26, 2010

Umbdenstock urges hospitals to ensure reform builds on field's efforts

April 26, 2010

Senate panel holds hearing on regulating insurance premiums

April 21, 2010

Insurers extend coverage for young adults

April 21, 2010

New HHS office to oversee insurance reforms

April 20, 2010

President nominates Berwick as CMS administrator

April 19, 2010

Senator issues report on health insurance spending

April 19, 2010

Short-term jobs bill passed by Congress, signed into law

April 16, 2010

AHA issue papers examine 2010 advocacy priorities

April 15, 2010

IOM issues summary from Future of Nursing forum

April 15, 2010

HHS seeks comments to aid in implementing certain health insurance reforms

April 14, 2010

CMS issues guidance to states on Medicaid coverage for low-income adults

April 12, 2010

Health IT certification commission names new chair

April 12, 2010

Study: Hispanics have less access to colorectal cancer screening

April 12, 2010

HHS awards grants for health IT extension centers

April 6, 2010

AHA ads thank members of Congress for supporting health reform

April 5, 2010

HHS queries states about interest in new high-risk insurance program

April 5, 2010

HHS awards health IT workforce, research grants

April 5, 2010

Supreme Court defines public domain more broadly under FCA

March 31, 2010

President signs health care reconciliation bill

March 30, 2010

Senators urge CMS to revise 'meaningful use' rule

March 29, 2010

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