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New guidelines recommend earlier treatment for high blood pressure

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology Aug. 14 released new guidelines on high blood pressure prevention, suggesting earlier treatment can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, as well as cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.
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AHA podcast: How CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital Is Revolutionizing Rural Cardiac Care

Josh Neff, CEO of CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital, discusses a new cutting-edge communication platform that sends patient EKGs directly from the ambulance to the cardiologist in real time.
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Study finds increase in colorectal cancer detection among people aged 45-49

A JAMA study published yesterday found that more adults age 45-49 have been diagnosed with colorectal canc
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Innovations in Improving Community Health: The CHW Hub at RUSH

Community health workers have become an essential component of RUSH University Medical Center’s efforts to minimize inequities in health and life expectancy. CHWs provide much-needed resources across the RUSH campus and several Chicago neighborhoods, while also being a driving force for partnerships and programming in a variety of care and community settings.
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CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 27 announced the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot.
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AHA responds to CMS request for information on hospital price transparency accuracy, completeness

The AHA yesterday responded to a request for information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on price transparency policy, specifically the accuracy and completeness of hospitals’ machine-readable files.
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AHA recognizes hospitals, health systems showcasing community health improvement

The AHA July 16 announced five winners of the 2025 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health.
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From Infancy to Adolescence: Hospitals Step Up to Support Youth Mental Health

Even before the COVID pandemic, the mental health and wellness of our young people was failing.
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Video highlights Corewell Health’s impact bringing behavioral health care to Michigan schools

A new AHA video highlights how Corewell Health is transforming youth behavioral health care access in rural Michigan through school-based clinics and telemedicine.
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Meeting Patients’ Perinatal Mental Health Needs

Hospitals can play a key role in building holistic treatment and support for perinatal mental health disorders during this critical period.