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Study examines declines in availability of hospital-based obstetric services by county

A study published Jan. 7 by the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examined the availability of hospital-based obstetric services in the U.S. by county from 2010-2023. It found 293 counties (8.6%) nationwide lost all hospital-based obstetric services during that period.

How Digital Tools Can Scale Behavioral Health Support Across Hospitals and Communities

This blog covers the ways hospitals and health systems can use digital tools to extend support and ensure personalized care and address rising behavioral health needs.

SAMHSA releases updated 988 hotline resources

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released updated resources on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

CDC updates childhood vaccine schedule 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jan. 5 updated the childhood vaccine schedule.

AHA video highlights hospital-community partnerships in New Orleans 

The AHA collaborated with LCMC Health in New Orleans to spotlight innovative efforts that extend care beyond hospital walls.

CMS no longer requiring states to report immunizations for children, pregnant women 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Dec. 30 that it will no longer require states to report measures reflecting the immunization status of children and pregnant women, but states can still report that information voluntarily.

HHS announces proposed rules prohibiting 'sex-rejecting procedures' for children

The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 18 announced three regulatory actions related to the practice of “sex-rejecting procedures” on children. 

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.
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Chair File: All In for the Future

When I began my year as AHA Board Chair, my goal was for us to be all in.

CMS repeals minimum staffing requirements for skilled nursing, long-term care facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dec. 2 repealed the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes that participate in Medicare and Medicaid that the agency adopted in 2024.