American Hospital Association Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

ATSP/ONC proposes deregulatory actions, withdraws HTI-2 proposals

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 …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

DEA, HHS extend telemedicine waivers through 2026

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 …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

FDA identifies, issues Class 1 recalls

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 …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

AHA podcast: Technology That Gives Nurses More Time

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 …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

CDC updates childhood vaccine schedule

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 …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

CMS proposes new drug pricing model to expand GLP-1 access to those with Medicare Part D and Medicaid

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 …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

DHS finalizes H-1B lottery rule

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 …

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Published on December 30, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

CMS announces state distribution of $50 billion in rural health funds

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 …

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