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Senate committee advances appropriations bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee July 31 advanced the fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and other agencies by a bipartisan 26-3 vote. The bill provides approximately $197 billion in discretionary funding.
Innovations in Improving Community Health: The CHW Hub at RUSH
Community health workers have become an essential component of RUSH University Medical Center’s efforts to minimize inequities in health and life expectancy. CHWs provide much-needed resources across the RUSH campus and several Chicago neighborhoods, while also being a driving force for partnerships and programming in a variety of care and community settings.
AHA’s 2026 Next Gen fellows announced
The AHA’s Next Generation Leaders Fellowship July 29 announced its 36 fellows for the class of 2026, who will each work with mentors to address a specific challenge to their hospital or health system.
CMS announces new prior authorization program pilot
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services June 27 announced the rollout of a 6-year technology-enabled prior authorization program pilot.
Community Investment: Moving from Transactions to Transformation
Hospitals and health systems are addressing the root causes of health disparities by investing in the health and well-being of communities.
AHA, Epic collaborate toward improving maternal health outcomes
The AHA July 24 announced it is collaborating with health care technology leader Epic to help hospitals adopt tools that support the early detection and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality.
White House releases AI action plan
The White House July 23 released an action plan with a series of more than 90 policy recommendations to expand the use of artificial intelligence.
CMS issues letters to states on oversight of Medicaid, CHIP eligibility and certain demonstration authorities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 17 issued two letters to states regarding policies on continuous eligibility and workforce initiatives.
House E&C Health Subcommittee discusses workforce legislation during hearing
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health July 16 held a hearing to discuss legislative proposals on health care, including two AHA-supported bills reauthorizing key workforce programs.