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Continuing a Legacy of Innovation

Pennsylvania Hospital is the first hospital in the nation, founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. The hospital has a legacy of innovation: the first surgical amphitheater which served as an operating room from 1804-1868. The first medical library is still housed in our historic Pine Building with over 13,000 volumes — some printed before 1501. In 1765, Pennsylvania Hospital was the first U.S. hospital to deliver a baby. Today, we deliver more than 5,000 babies into the world every year.

Taking the Lead in Developing the Health Care Leaders of Tomorrow

The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospitals and health systems in which they serve, as well as our field overall.

FDA approves first-in-class non-opioid painkiller 

The Food and Drug Administration Jan. 30 announced it approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid drug, to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults.

AdventHealth Physician, Team Pioneer Endoscopic Procedure Allowing Patient to Eat Again

Multi-disciplinary approach leads AdventHealth team to pioneer innovative candy cane endoscopic procedure.

CMMI releases 2024 Report to Congress

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation yesterday released its 2024 Report to C

CMS announces two drug manufacturers to participate in CGT Access Model 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 4 announced that drug manufacturers bluebird bio, inc. (manufacturer of Lyfgenia) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (manufacturer of Casgevy) will participate in its Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model.

Speaking Up for Priorities That Will Help Hospitals Advance Health for Patients and Communities

It is important to use the August recess that begins next week as an opportunity to engage senators and representatives while they are back home. It is critical for federal lawmakers to understand the challenges hospitals and health systems face.

Taking Action to Extend Telehealth and Hospital-at-home Programs

Improved technology has made telehealth services available for some time, providing increased access and convenience for patients.

CMS report finds hospital-at-home program safe, effective

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Sept. 30 released a report on the hospital-at-home program, which found that patients and caregivers overall had positive experiences in the program.

House Energy and Commerce Committee advances two-year telehealth extension, extends hospital-at-home program to 2029 

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Sept. 18 advanced legislation on expiring telehealth and hospital-at-home flexibilities. The AHA supported the passage of the Telehealth Modernization Act, which extended telehealth flexibilities for two years that are set to expire Dec. 31 and included a five-year extension of the hospital-at-home program.