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AHA Statement to House E&C Health Subcommittee on Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans
AHA Statement before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Health Subcommittee on “Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain”
House Subcommittee to Host Feb. 11 Hearing with Suppliers as Part of Series Focused on Health Care Affordability
The issue of affordability, including health care affordability, is front and center this year and will be part of this year's congressional and administration discussions, as well as the mid-term elections.
Fact Sheet: Impact of Tariffs on Health Care Equipment
Medical supply expenses collectively accounted for $146.9 billion in 2023, an increase of $6.6 billion over 2022, according to data from Strata Decision Technology. The tariffs on Chinese made semiconductors solar cells, syringes and needles will increase to 50% from the 25% they are at now.
CMS seeks input on strengthening domestic supply chains for PPE, essential medicines
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan.
Olympus expands recall of endoscope needles
Olympus has expanded a voluntary recall of its ViziShot 2 FLEX Needles due to complaints of device components ejecting or attaching during procedures, the Food and Drug Administration announced Jan. 16. The company said it received reports of one patient death and one patient injury and advised users to cease use of the product immediately and quarantine all devices. Customers were instructed to return the devices to Olympus. The FDA announced a Class I recall of certain lots of the product in September.
AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep. 98 | Surgical Directions
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, vice president of business management and operations at the American Hospital Association, is joined by Stephen Lovern at Carilion Clinic and Barbara McClenathan and Joan Cox at Surgical Directions. Join us for an inside look at how smart processes and a strong culture of teamwork transform surgical services. We’ll uncover the secrets to building a high-performing perioperative infrastructure that elevates quality, ensures safety and delivers operational excellence.
AHA Responds to Department of Commerce’s RFI on PPE and Medical Equipment
AHA comments on the Department of Commerce’s request for public comment on its Section 232 national security investigation on personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables and medical equipment.
U.S. reaches trade agreement with U.K. on drug pricing
The Trump administration announced a trade agreement with the U.K. Dec. 1 on pharmaceuticals that exempts U.K. drug products from Section 232 tariffs. In exchange, the U.K. will increase the net price it pays for new medicines by 25%.
Protecting People Everywhere Series: Uvalde And Bobblehead
In this podcast, Priya Bathija, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the AHA, moderates a discussion between Tom Nordwick, CEO of Uvalde Memorial Hospital, and Phil Sklar, Co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, on continued PPE needs of hospitals and how non-traditional organizations have sought to help address these needs. Uvalde received over 7,000 PPE items from the Bobblehead donation.