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An article in the current edition of AHA Trustee Insights highlights how health care professionals across America’s hospitals and health systems — physicians, nurses and other caregivers, as well as administrators and trustees — are enhancing the way care is delivered to women, which can lead to a win-win scenario for patients, communities and hospitals.
A measles outbreak in Utah is now at 486 cases, with 107 reported in the last three weeks, according to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released an advisory examining innovative solutions to close gaps in behavioral health care deserts.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention March 26 released a report on U.S. child vaccination coverage by age 2. The report found that coverage was similar among children born from 2021-2022 with those born in 2019-2020 but noted decreases for five vaccines.
At the AHA Annual Membership Meeting, many passionate and dedicated people come together to focus on ways to tell our story, educate policymakers and advance our advocacy agenda.
The Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee March 26.
In a commentary published March 26 by Healthcare Dive, AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack details why a new facility administrative policy from Anthem will make it tougher for individuals to access health care.
An American Heart Association study published March 25 found that children born to mothers with premature placental separation could be at higher risk of heart disease by age 28.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center yesterday announced the launch of a new model under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for children and youth up to age 21 who either have or are at risk of developing complex medical and behavioral needs.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an early alert for certain Streamline Airless System Hemodialysis Bloodlines and B3 Low Volume Bloodlines by B. Braun Medical due to preliminary testing that showed a change to the tubing resin led to small air bubbles adhering to the inside of the arterial bloodline.
The AHA is now offering custom innovation summits — proven, high-impact workshops designed to convene health care leaders and co-design solutions for organizations committed to reducing health disparities.
Venita Owens, president of Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center, and Andrea Hayes, manager of marketing and public relations for Baylor Scott & White, discuss how medical care, nutrition, education and fitness are coming together to support underserved populations in Dallas.
The AHA March 24 commented to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on upcoming requirements from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 regarding hospital off-campus provider-based departments.
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response March 24 announced an investment to expand the domestic manufacturing of propofol and metoprolol.
An AHA blog published March 24 responds to a recent KFF brief on the role of hospital care in recent health care spending growth.
Registration is ongoing for the 2026 AHA Annual Membership meeting, which will be held April 19-21 in Washington, D.C.
The University of Utah Health shares how it is using intensive primary care to support patients navigating complex medical and social challenge.
The FBI released an alert March 20 warning of a technique used by cyber actors working on behalf of the Iranian government to conduct malicious cyber activity.
The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange announced that it is conducting a survey on how health care providers are implementing good faith estimates for uninsured and self-pay individuals under the federal No Surprises Act.