The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture Jan. 7 released updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new guidelines suggest prioritizing protein in each meal; full-fat dairy with no added sugars; whole fruits and vegetables; healthy …
As hospitals and health systems look for sustainable and scalable solutions to help address rising behavioral health needs across the country, digital tools are emerging as important ways to extend support and ensure personalized care. The American …
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 support software. The guidance on low-risk wellness products …
The Health Resources and Services Administration yesterday announced updated cervical cancer screening guidelines, including optional self-collection of samples for screening. The guidelines also recommend high-risk human papillomavirus testing for average …
The AHA Dec. 22 called on the Department of Education to adopt a broader definition of “professional degree programs,” emphasizing the need to include nursing, physician assistants, physical therapy, social work and other post-baccalaureate health …
The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT released Dec. 22 two proposed rules related to health data, technology and interoperability. The first proposed rule would withdraw remaining proposals from the …
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 waivers allow for the …
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 …
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. LISTEN …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jan. 5 updated the childhood vaccine schedule, recommending three categories of vaccines. The first category recommends 11 vaccines that all children should receive, including those against diphtheria, tetanus …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 23 introduced a new drug pricing model for Medicare Part D and Medicaid beneficiaries. The Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth would increase access to glucagon-like …
The Department of Homeland Security Dec. 23 finalized its proposal to amend the H-1B visa petition and registration process. The final rule implements a weighted selection process for the H-1B lottery — replacing the former random selection — by …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 29 announced $50 billion in funds awarded to all 50 states through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Beginning in 2026, states will receive first-year awards averaging $200 million to expand …
In the beloved holiday movie classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” unassuming everyman George Bailey learns the profound lesson that his life — and all lives — matter; that as human beings we touch each other’s lives in ways that make a tremendous difference to …
Hannah Nesich, AHA senior communications specialist, recently sat down with Joy Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director, health outcomes and care transformation, to talk about what’s ahead in 2026. Question: Looking ahead to 2026, what …
Joy A. Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director of health outcomes and care transformation, shares the AHA’s top strategic goals for supporting members as they work to improve health for all and previews a plenary session at the inaugural …
The AHA Dec. 19 submitted comments on the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule regarding the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility, urging the department to “exclude Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) from its public …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has allocated 400 Medicare-funded residency slots to 169 teaching hospitals. Of those slots, 200 are the fourth allocation from 1,000 new residency positions authorized over five years under Section 126 of …
The AHA Dec. 18 filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in support of a district court’s dismissal of an online tracking lawsuit. Plaintiffs in the case claimed a health care provider shared protected health information …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 19 issued two proposed rules for implementing alternative drug pricing models. The first proposed rule would implement a new Medicare payment model called the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug …
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