After noticing widespread loneliness among rural hospital staff, Margo Karsten, Banner Health Western Region president and AHA Policy Board member, was inspired to cultivate a culture of connection in the workplace. She helped launch regular team member panel discussions that focused on sharing and well-being, creating a safe space for employees to be vulnerable, express personal stories of struggle and access resources. READ MORE

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When the American Hospital Association launched the Keeping Care Close to Home: Innovations in Rural Maternal Health project in 2025, we set out to understand…
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The Department of Homeland Security Oct. 8 issued a proposed rule that would establish new fees for foreign students seeking Optional Practical Training, a…
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In this conversation, Nikki Daily, chief team resources officer at BayCare Health System, discusses how the organization is addressing Florida’s healthcare…
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The American Organization for Nursing Leadership will host a webinar Oct. 7 at noon ET that will explore how nurse leaders can shape enterprise artificial…
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The AHA Sept. 23 recommended the Department of Homeland Security make healthcare workers exempt from its proposed H-1B visa fee of $103,265 for petitions…
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The White House issued a presidential proclamation Sept. 18 renewing the $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions for individuals entering the U.S.,…