American Hospital Association
Recent News About American Hospital Association
-  The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions recently held a hearing to examine the 340B Drug Pricing Program. 
-  The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged the Senate Special Committee on Aging to enhance the supply chain for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. 
-  The U.S. Senate has once again failed to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, resulting in the continuation of the federal government shutdown. 
-  The federal government shutdown persists as the Senate failed to pass a funding deal on October 3. 
-  President Trump announced on September 25 that the United States will implement a 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical products starting October 1. 
-  The American Hospital Association (AHA) has submitted recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 
-  The American Hospital Association (AHA) has called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to retain the "duration of status" policy for J-1 visa physicians in the United States. 
-  President Trump has signed a proclamation that raises the fee for new H-1B visa petitions to $100,000 and imposes additional restrictions on certain nonimmigrant workers. 
-  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed rule aimed at altering the selection process for H-1B visa applicants. 
-  A bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives has sent a letter to House leadership, urging them to stop impending cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. 
-  The Senate has passed the SUPPORT Act reauthorization bill, known as H.R. 2483, by a voice vote on September 18. 
-  The American Hospital Association (AHA) has outlined its health care priorities for Congress to address before the end of the year. 
-  The FBI has issued a warning about cybercriminal groups UNC6040 and UNC6395, which are increasingly involved in data theft and extortion activities. 
-  Bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of nurses and physicians has been reintroduced in Congress. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
