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The White House issued an executive order March 6 to combat cybercrimes by threat groups. The order highlights how such groups can receive willing or tacit state support for cyberattacks involving ransomware and malware, phishing, financial fraud and other schemes.
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response announced March 5 that it will invest in the domestic production of thebaine, an ingredient used to manufacture medications for pain management, alcohol use disorder and the reversal of opioid overdose.
Applications open for 2027 Foster G. McGaw Prize; blog highlights examples of community partnerships
The 2027 application period for the AHA’s Foster G. McGaw Prize runs from March 10-May 5.
Gratia Pitcher, M.D., chief medical officer and patient experience dyad leader with Essentia Health, and Larissa Africa, vice president of health care workforce solutions with Staff Garden by Ascend Learning, discuss findings from the 2026 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan and how hospitals are…
March 8-14 marks Patient Safety Awareness Week. The AHA has several resources including podcasts, videos and reports that show how AHA members are advancing patient safety through innovative programs and technologies.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced March 6 that it will award $69.1 million in grants for mental health and suicide prevention programs.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida March 6 ruled in favor of five Florida hospitals in a case challenging the methodology used by the Leapfrog Group regarding hospital safety ratings.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 6 issued guidance to states on transitioning to six-month Medicaid redeterminations in 2027, a change established by the budget reconciliation bill passed last year.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health March 6 reported that the state’s measles outbreak is at 991 cases.
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response has released a new cybersecurity module for organizations to conduct risk assessments.