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Published on December 17, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

Blog emphasizes importance of self-care for health care workers

As part of the AHA’s stress and coping resources, Zelia Baugh, JPS Health Network senior vice president of behavioral health, and April Jastrzab, JPS behavioral health director, write about how self-care is vital to the health care workforce, especially …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

CDC adopts ACIP recommendation for hepatitis B vaccine at birth

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Dec. 16 that it adopted individual-based decision-making for parents deciding whether to give the hepatitis B vaccine, including the birth dose, to infants born to women who test negative for the …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

CMS announces pilot on MA service level data collection for initial determinations, appeals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a memo Dec. 16 announcing the agency’s intent to conduct a voluntary pilot in 2026, called the Service Level Data Collection for Initial Determinations and Appeals. CMS will collect data related to …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

Workbook highlights importance of gathering employee feedback for organizational growth

The AHA, in partnership with Press Ganey, Dec. 16 released the third in a series of workbooks leaders can use to understand and overcome challenges in engaging their workforce. This workbook guides users on the importance of gathering feedback, successful …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

Blog: Putting 340B Program Growth in Context

An AHA blog examines new data released by the Health Resources and Services Administration on the growth of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. “When appropriately contextualized, this data is evidence that the 340B program is one of the most consequential …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 08:41 GMT

Report finds increasing concentration in commercial health, MA insurance markets

The American Medical Association Dec. 16 released its latest annual report on health insurance competition, finding that 97% of commercial markets were highly concentrated in 2024. In 91% of metropolitan statistical area markets, at least one insurer had a …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 20:22 GMT

Putting 340B Program Growth in Context

Recent data released by the Health Resources and Services Administration show that drug purchases made under the 340B Drug Pricing Program totaled $81.4 billion in 2024.1 Of these purchases, 340B hospitals accounted for nearly 87% or approximately $71 …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 20:22 GMT

Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Reflecting on 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026 with Marc Boom, M.D., of Houston Methodist

One of the most rewarding parts of being an AHA member and serving on the board is building relationships with other leaders who share a passion for making health better. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to one such collaborative partner, Marc Boom. M.D., …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 04:40 GMT

Prioritizing Self-Care for Health Care Workers During the Holidays

The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy and celebration, but for health care professionals it can also be a busy and emotionally demanding time of the year. Increased stress, loneliness and financial burdens often lead to an increase in …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 04:40 GMT

Over 100 lawmakers sign letter urging Dept. of Education to classify nursing programs as ‘professional degrees’

More than 100 members of Congress signed a letter submitted Dec. 12 to the Department of Education on concerns about the department’s proposal to omit post-baccalaureate nursing degrees from the regulatory definition of “professional degree” as part of a …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 04:40 GMT

CMS says nearly 950,000 enrolled for new Marketplace coverage

Approximately 950,000 consumers who currently do not have health insurance coverage through the federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace have signed up for a 2026 health plan, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 5. …

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Published on December 16, 2025 - 04:40 GMT

CMS releases 2025 Measures Under Consideration List

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 15 published the Measures Under Consideration List for 2025. These are measures that CMS is considering adopting through the federal rulemaking process for use in Medicare programs. This year’s list …

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Published on December 13, 2025 - 05:27 GMT

CISA issues update on voluntary cybersecurity performance goals

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Dec. 11 released an update to its voluntary Cybersecurity Performance Goals, which includes measurable actions for critical infrastructure, including health care. The update aligns with the latest …

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Published on December 13, 2025 - 05:27 GMT

AHA supports reintroduction of nursing bill addressing workforce shortage, education

The AHA Dec. 11 expressed support for the reintroduction of the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing, bicameral legislation that would increase nursing school faculty and students, improve U.S. preparedness for pandemics and other public health …

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Published on December 13, 2025 - 05:27 GMT

CMS launches payment model addressing lifestyle medicine, chronic disease

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 11 announced the launch of the Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence Model, a voluntary payment model that will fund up to 30 chronic …

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Published on December 13, 2025 - 05:27 GMT

White House issues executive order for national AI framework

The White House Dec. 11 issued an executive order to establish a national artificial intelligence framework to preempt state regulation. The order calls for the creation of an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge state laws that may be unconstitutional or …

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Published on December 12, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

Strengthening Today’s Workforce and Preparing for the Future

Every day the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems work together to deliver lifesaving care to patients and communities. Nurses monitor patients closely, provide comfort and ensure treatments are administered quickly. Doctors diagnose …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 23:52 GMT

Medical school enrollment surpasses 100,000 for first time

Medical school enrollment reached 100,723 for 2025-2026, crossing the six-digit mark for the first time, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. The total number of applicants also increased by 5.3%, ending a three-year decline …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 23:52 GMT

CMS proposes changes to Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 9 issued a proposed rule that would make changes to the Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model beginning July 1, 2026. IOTA is a six-year mandatory model for certain kidney transplant hospitals that …

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Published on December 10, 2025 - 23:51 GMT

AHA’s Pollack announces plan to retire

AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack today announced his plans to retire by the end of 2026. A 43-year veteran of the association, Pollack has served as its chief executive for the past decade. Under Pollack’s leadership, the AHA steered hospitals through …

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