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The AHA Nov. 7 announced () Claire M. Zangerle, DNP, R.N., as new senior vice president and chief nurse executive of the AHA and chief executive officer of its American Oorganization for Nursing Leadership. Zangerle succeeds Robin Begley, DNP, R.N., who is retiring and has served in these roles since 2018.

Baxter expects to restart a second IV solutions manufacturing line within the next week, the company announced Nov. 7. Along with the first line that resumed production last week the two lines comprise approximately 50% of the North Cove, N.C., site’s total pre-Hurricane Helene production of IV solutions and about 85% of one-liter solutions production.

Matthew Hoag, director of integrated behavioral health at Denver Health, shares how the organization is innovating through integration to meet the behavioral health needs of its communities.

AHA's latest social media toolkit for encouraging vaccination against the flu and COVID-19 provides fall-themed social media posts and graphics.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nov. 6 released its annual progress report on health care-associated infections, which showed continued decreases in hospitalizations last year.

"The AHA and America’s hospitals and health systems congratulate President-elect Trump and look forward to working with him and his incoming Administration to make progress on the many critical issues facing the health care field and the patients and communities we proudly serve," said AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack after several media outlets called the election for former President Donald Trump.

The AHA is seeking speakers for the 2025 Leadership Summit, July 20-22 in Nashville, Tenn. Interested participants must apply by Nov. 25.

The AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity will host its next Health Equity Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will focus on strategies to address health inequities that affect individuals with disabilities.

Reports of cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are currently five times higher compared to last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nov. 1 announced it will host two webinars this week that will address frequently asked questions regarding the recently finalized hospital respiratory data condition of participation.

In this conversation, Johnna Nynas, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist at Sanford Health Bemidji, discusses the dramatic expansion of maternal telehealth capabilities in Minnesota, and an inspiring telehealth program that reaches families in rural areas of the state.

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack was recently a guest on Pinkston's "To the Point" podcast to discuss the future of U.S. health care, touching on a range of topics including unique challenges facing urban and rural hospitals, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and more.

Ensuring all women have the care they need during and after pregnancy is a priority at U.S. hospitals and health systems. Across the country, hospitals and health systems are addressing all aspects of maternal care, including access, disparities, the social drivers of health, and mental health concerns.

In this conversation, Michelle Schweitzer, N.P., executive director of advanced practice providers at WakeMed, discusses the growing role her APP colleagues play in health care delivery and how the rise of these unique caregivers benefits both patients and providers.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI and other federal agencies have created a webpage with the latest cyberthreat updates and information ahead of next week's general election.

Beginning Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, individuals and families can enroll in or change their health coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Oct. 31 issued an alert on a large-scale spear-phishing campaign targeting organizations in several sectors.

Senators Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., Nov. 1 released a policy framework detailing a plan to impose site-neutral payments on hospitals. Site-neutral payment policies would require Medicare to pay the same rate for services delivered regardless of the care site.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 1 issued its calendar year 2025 final rule for the home health prospective payment system.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 1 released its calendar year 2025 final rule for the physician fee schedule.