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The AHA today released its 2026 Health Care Workforce Scan — an annual snapshot of America’s hospital and health system employment based on reports, studies and other data sources from leading organizations and researchers.

On Oct. 20, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance on the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas that the administration announced last month.

This 4-part webinar series showcases hospitals and health care organizations putting each principle into action to improve outcomes.

Over the weekend, senators reached a deal to reopen the government. The agreement includes a three-bill, full-year spending package for 1) the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration, 2) the Legislative Branch, and 3) the Defense Department construction projects and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding for the rest of the government until Jan. 30, 2026.

The American Hospital Association comments on the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed weighted selection process for registrants and petitioners seeking to file cap-subject H-1B petitions.

On Oct. 20, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance on the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas that the administration announced last month.

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This chapter outlines strategies to support nurse leaders through career mapping, transition-to-practice programs, workload redesign, digital competency development and financial training. It presents best practices for strengthening leadership pipelines, improving role clarity and aligning leadership development with organizational needs.

A federal government shutdown began at midnight Sept. 30. The impact on health care is that government funding and certain health care programs and waivers expired.

The AHA today asked the administration to provide exemptions for health care personnel from the proclamation issued Sept. 19, 2025, announcing changes to the H-1B visa program.

AHA requests exemptions for health care personnel from the Proclamation issued September 19, 2025, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.”

Advisory revised Sept 28. with fiscal year 2026 agency contingency plans. Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.

Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Sept. 23 issued a proposed rule to amend the process for selecting among prospective employees for H-1B visas that are subject to statutory numerical caps.

AHA expreses support for the Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R. 5428).

President Trump Sept. 19 signed a proclamation increasing the fee to $100,000 for new H-1B petitions filed by employers, as well as implementing other restrictions on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers.

Practical strategies to reduce turnover, support leadership development and build sustainable roles for nurse managers.

Nurse leaders and talent acquisition teams achieve better hiring outcomes when they work together to create candidate-focused processes, set clear expectations and build sustainable talent pipelines.