As many front-line health care workers move beyond the immediate pandemic crisis, now is the time to reflect on the psychological toll, writes Jesse Burgard, a regional chief mental health officer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and AHA Behavioral Health Services Council member.

Read more in this blog marking PTSD Awareness month.

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The Health and Human Services Secretary July 29 announced that dozens of insurers, medical societies, healthcare providers and behavioral health…
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The AHA’s Bridge to Care initiative highlights how hospitals and health systems are strengthening care transitions and supporting ongoing treatment engagement…
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The Department of Health and Human Services June 30 announced it will terminate emergency use authorization declarations for certain drugs and medical devices…
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The Department of Health and Human Services June 8 released a request for information on research, policy and strategies to improve addiction and…
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The House Appropriations Committee June 4 released the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…
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 The AHA has won two Telly Awards for its three-part video series, Voices of Leadership: Breaking Mental Health Stigma. The Telly Awards, a global…