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A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report highlights differences in substance use among U.S. high school students.
The AHA is seeking speakers for the 2027 AHA Leadership Summit, which will be held July 18-20 in San Diego.
The AHA has released a social media toolkit with sample posts and graphics encouraging people to sign up for 2027 health coverage via the Health Insurance Marketplaces.
In this conversation, Tori Bahr, M.D., section chief of pediatrics at Gillette Children’s, shares how healthcare teams can improve the transition from pediatric to adult care through early planning, coordinated care teams and a more personalized approach to patient needs.
The second listening session in the AHA’s series on disability health will focus on community partnerships and is scheduled for Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. ET.
A new critical vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products, the company announced Oct 8.
The Department of Health and Human Services Oct. 9 announced the launch of its Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit Program, which, through partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s CDC Foundation, provides families with a one-time kit of essential newborn postpartum supplies, maternal health items, and information and resources.
by Marc Boom, M.D., Chair, American Hospital Association
Hospitals and health systems are playing a more complex and larger role in protecting patients, critical operations and sensitive health information from growing cyberthreats.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Oct.
There are now 1,136 confirmed measles cases in Pennsylvania this year amid the state’s outbreak, the Pennsylvania Department of Health
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released 2027 Medicare Advantage plan information, including star ratings, through the Medicare Plan Finder.
The AHA, the Maine Hospital Association and four safety-net hospitals Oct.
 A study by the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center found that between 2007 and 2023, the percentage of midwif
The Department of Homeland Security Oct. 8 issued a proposed rule that would establish new fees for foreign students seeking Optional Practical Training, a program that allows F-1 students to work in the U.S. in positions related to their field of study after graduation.
The National Security Agency Oct. 8 released guidance for critical infrastructure organizations that recommends adopting high-impact zero trust strategies to improve cybersecurity for operational technology.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Oct. 7 announced the launch of the Super Intelligence for Healthcare Improvement Initiative, a two-part artificial intelligence competition focusing on medical evidence reviews and data.
In preparation for this year’s National Rural Health Day celebration on Nov. 19, the AHA has curated resources, stories and events that showcase the difference rural healthcare providers make every day.
In this conversation, Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, explores the connection between health disparities, healthcare costs and economic impact.
As part of the AHA’s Opportunities for Innovations in Rural Maternal Care initiative, a recent Commonwealth Fund blog discusses strategies hospitals can use to sustain maternal care within the communities they serve.