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Courage. Compassion. Workforce. Health equity. Heroes. Challenges. Innovation. Community partnerships. Leadership. Opportunities. These were some of the most common words we heard from attendees and speakers talking about our field at this week’s AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Reduce barriers to naloxone access. Put it in the hands of patients, families, friends, law enforcement officers and anyone hoping for the chance to be a Good Samaritan.

OIG found found 13% of coverage denials met Medicare coverage rules and 18% of payment denials met Medicare coverage and MA billing rules.

CMS today issued a final rule that will implement for 2023 the standards governing health insurance issuers and the Health Insurance Marketplaces.

Moderna today asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize for emergency use its COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 6 months through 5 years.

The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury have released three new resources to help Americans know their mental health coverage rights under federal law.

Wright Lassiter III is current chair of the AHA Board of Trustees.

Cyber authorities in five nations today advised organizations to apply timely patches to reduce their risk from common vulnerabilities.

AHA policy staff urged the agency not to finalize the regulation, saying it's unnecessary and would cause confusion. 

The agency has received reports describing serious adverse events and deaths after ventilation failure using silicone-based electromyogram endotracheal tubes.

All members encouraged to complete the survey to help in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Learn why hospitals and health systems look to senior leaders to take a coordinated, enterprisewide approach.

Join the AHA April 28 at 2 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion with rural hospital leaders and board members.

Starting this week, the Administration will allow all pharmacies in the federal pharmacy program to order free oral antiviral treatments directly from the federal government, the White House

Children had the highest rates of infection-induced antibodies and adults 65 and older the lowest.

Advisory updates health care providers, others on recommended therapies for COVID-19.

On the closing day of the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., attendees heard from more top policymakers and elected officials; celebrated awards; and discussed key issues impacting the field.

Two federal hospital leaders recognized for outstanding service to the health care field.

More than 1,000 people attended the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., to reconnect with colleagues; hear from top policymakers and elected officials; and learn from special forums on the most pressing issues in the field.

COVID-19 remained the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer in 2021, according to preliminary data relea