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New United Against the Flu toolkit shares messaging on vaccination ahead of holiday season

The AHA’s newest United Against the Flu social media toolkit for spreading awareness of the flu and flu vaccine resources focuses on the importance of getting vaccinated as people travel to celebrate the holiday season.

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 student loan rule.

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.

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.

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 clients seeking support and help. While caring for others is at the heart of our work, it’s essential to remember that we are the tool by which we do our work, and we need to care for ourselves as well.

Medical Office Risk Management Playbook

Learn about medical office risk management, its importance, and best practices to protect patients and staff effectively.

The Communication and Reconciliation Program

The guidance to help you evaluate and strengthen your organization’s captive and overall insurance program.

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 otherwise unlawful.

CDC report finds COVID-19 vaccine for children reduced chances of ED, urgent care visits

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dec. 11 released a report that found last year’s version of the COVID-19 vaccine was 76% effective in preventing emergency department or urgent care visits for children ages 9 months to 4 years.

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 emergencies, enroll underrepresented students in the nursing workforce and modernize nursing education and infrastructure.