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AHA study: HOPD Medicare patients are poorer, sicker, more rural than those seen in physician offices

Editor's Note Medicare patients treated in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) present with greater socioeconomic and clinical complexity than peers seen in independent physician offices, including higher prior emergency department (ED) visits and inpatient use. According to an American Hospital Association (AHA) study conducted by KNG Health Consulting and published on…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 4, 2025
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Report: Sicker surgical patients fared better post-pandemic

Editor's Note Hospitals achieved a substantial reduction in mortality risk for surgical inpatients between 2019 and 2024, even as patients grew sicker and stayed longer, according to a report released August 5 by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Vizient. In the first quarter of 2024, hospitalized surgical patients were…

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By: Matt Danford
August 6, 2025
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Tariffs stir uncertainty in hospital supply chains, health insurance premiums

Editor's Note Recent reporting from Axios reveals hospitals and health insurers are reporting new concerns about rising tariffs and trade policy uncertainty, with the former delaying purchasing decisions and the latter planning premium increases as a result. In the first article, published June 18, the outlet reports that health system…

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By: Matt Danford
June 20, 2025
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AHA urges HHS to cut regulations that burden hospitals and staff

Editor's Note The American Hospital Association (AHA) has called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to eliminate or ease a variety of federal regulations, arguing that excessive administrative rules drive up costs, reduce patient access, and hinder innovation, Modern Healthcare reported May 13. According to the article,…

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By: Matt Danford
May 16, 2025
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FDA launches effort to identify, slash outdated healthcare regulations under 10-to-1 rule

Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have launched a public Request for Information (RFI) to identify and eliminate outdated healthcare regulations, according to a May 13 press release from the FDA. The move supports a broader federal deregulatory…

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By: Matt Danford
May 14, 2025
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Virtual care, tech-enabled roles reshape nursing as leaders diverge on care redesign priorities

Editor's Note Virtual models and technology-driven roles are gaining ground, but alignment across nursing leadership tiers remains a critical challenge. According to the American Hospital Association (AHA) Center for Health Innovation’s summary of the March 2025 “Nursing Leadership Insight Study” done by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, virtual care—including…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
April 30, 2025
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The Joint Commission revises volume criteria for cardiac, stroke certifications

Editor's Note The Joint Commission announced significant updates taking effect immediately to the eligibility requirements for its cardiac and stroke certifications, developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA). According to the April 2 announcement,  key revisions involve the removal of percutaneous coronary…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
April 2, 2025
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Hospitals make steady gains in patient safety amid persistent challenges

Editor's Note Hospitals are making measurable strides in patient safety and workforce resilience, but sustained focus is needed to maintain progress, according to a March 13 report in Chief Healthcare Executive. The article focuses on a new analysis from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Press Ganey. Based on responses…

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By: Matt Danford
March 18, 2025
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Chinese medical devices threaten US healthcare cybersecurity

Editor’s Note Backdoors in Chinese-made medical monitors could put patients at risk and compromise hospital networks across the US, according to security agencies quoted in a February 23 report from CNBC. The article cites the popular Contec CMS8000 patient monitor as an example. Both the US Food and Drug Administration…

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By: Matt Danford
February 24, 2025
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Study: Black CABG patients disadvantaged in accessing best hospitals

Editor's Note Black patients are less likely to receive surgery at hospitals with the lowest mortality rates despite living closer to these facilities, according to a new study examining Medicare patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) from 2017 to 2019. Authors suggest that physician referral patterns may play a…

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By: Matt Danford
January 6, 2025
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