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Natalia Cineas, DNP, R.N., senior vice president and chief nursing executive at NYC Health + Hospitals, reveals the steps the organization took to achieve an extraordinary turnaround in nurse retention — from launching residency and mentorship programs to creating a culture of empowerment where nurses feel heard, supported and inspired.

The AHA has released a social media toolkit with sample posts and graphics encouraging people to sign up for 2026 health coverage via the Health Insurance Marketplaces or through Medicare.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an advisory Oct. 29 on three unrelated cases of clade I mpox recently identified in California.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a notice Oct. 28 clarifying that the Fair Credit Reporting Act preempts state laws on credit reporting, including those regarding medical debt.

A collaborative program between Rush University Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee brings fathers into the prenatal care program and supports them as they become active participants in family health.

Cigna’s Evernorth division Oct. 27 announced a new, rebate-free pharmacy benefit model, beginning in 2027, that would reduce monthly prescription drug costs by an average of 30%.

The application deadline for the Rural Health Transformation Program is Nov. 5.

The American Heart Association released a study (https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001388) Oct. 28 that found disruptions to people’s circadian rhythm can increase their risk of cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

The AHA today submitted a letter to the Office of Science and Tec

The AHA and Press Ganey are working to understand the challenges hospitals and health systems face when engaging their workforce and create resources leaders can use to overcome them.

In part two of a recent blog, AHA National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk John Riggi and AHA Deputy National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk Scott Gee highlight three trends that shaped 2025

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This week brings the fourth week of the federal government shutdown as Congress has yet to pass legislation to fund the government.

An article in the October edition of AHA Trustee Insights explains how boards can effectively lead aging care efforts as the nation’s population grows older and reshapes health care delivery.

The AHA has released a social media toolkit in advance of National Rural Health Day Nov. 20 that includes advocacy-focused posts for hospitals and health systems to share on their social media channels throughout the week.

The median net launch price for 154 new drugs increased 51% between 2022 and 2024, after accounting for inflation and discounts, according to a report released Oct. 23 by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review.

The AHA commented Oct. 24 on the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed weighted selection process for registrants and petitioners participating in the H-1B lottery process.

The flu vaccine is updated for the 2025-2026 season and is now available at many workplaces, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other locations.

The government shutdown is expected to continue into next week as the Senate is expected to adjourn Oct. 23 with no plans to vote this weekend.

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Oct. 23 held a hearing discussing the 340B program and its growth and impacts on patients.