AHA Feb. 1 released its 2024 advocacy agenda, which details the association’s key priorities for Congress, the Administration, regulatory agencies and courts. The agenda is focused on: ensuring access to care, addressing government underfunding and providing financial sustainability; strengthening the health care workforce; advancing health care quality, equity and innovation; and relieving administrative burden.  

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The AHA Aug. 25 submitted comments to Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., on the 340B Drug Pricing Integrity and Affordability for Patients Act (340B for Patients Act),…
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The Department of Homeland Security today released a proposed rule to establish a new $103,265 filing fee for H-1B visa petitions that are subject to statutory…
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President Trump announced Aug. 19 that he has nominated Heidi Overton to serve as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Overton currently…
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Aug. 11 ruled to vacate certain regulations implementing how the No Surprises Act qualifying payment amount is calculated…
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The Senate soon is expected to join House colleagues in returning home to their states and districts. These traditional August state and district work periods…
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The Senate Aug. 5 voted 51-44 to confirm Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. …