Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026.
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The AHA Guide 2026 Edition is now available, providing comprehensive hospital directory information on more than 6,200 hospitals and 400 health care systems.
The application period has opened for hospitals to apply for the latest allocation of Medicare-funded graduate medical education residency slots under Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Stephanie Calcasola, R.N., chief quality officer and vice president of quality and safety at Hartford HealthCare, unpacks the programs, technology and cultural shifts that drove measurable and nationally recognized results in patient safety.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has implemented an online form for providers to submit complaints regarding Medicare Advantage plans.
The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture Jan. 7 released updated dietary guidelines for Americans.
The Food and Drug Administration today released two guidance documents; one related to low-risk wellness products (including certain wearable devices) and the other related to clinical decision sup
The Health Resources and Services Administration yesterday announced updated cervical cancer sc
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released updated resources on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Wendy Kim, DNP, R.N., vice president and chief nursing officer of Henry Ford Health in Michigan, shares how the system’s virtual nursing program is reducing documentation burden, improving patient safety and giving nurses more time at the bedside.
The AHA has released its newest TrendWatch Chartbook, presenting the latest data on topics impacting hospitals and health systems, from health care spending, coverage and use to organizational and workforce trends
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 30 that it will no longer require states to report measures reflecting the immunization status of children and pregnant women, but states can still report that information voluntarily.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jan. 5 updated the childhood vaccine schedule.
The Food and Drug Administration has identified a recall by Cook Medical of Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Graft proximal components after Cook Medical found that scrapings of polytetrafluoroethylene coating may be released inside the stent graft during use. Impacted components include all length ZTA2-P/PT devices with diameters between 40 mm and 46 mm.
The Department of Health and Human Services and Drug Enforcement Administration Dec. 30 released a temporary rule extending for the fourth time waiver flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 29 announced $50 billion in funds awarded to all 50 states through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 23 introduced a new drug pricing model, BALANCE, for Medicare Part D and Medicaid beneficiaries.
As we close out 2025, we’re excited to share highlights from two impactful episodes of the Advancing Health podcast that sparked dialogue around improving health care in America.