Workforce
The American Hospital Association offers these resources for addressing health care workforce issues for leaders of hospitals and health systems.
To help streamline and standardize the residency verification process and meet hospital credentialing needs, the AHA, in partnership with other national organizations, has developed templates to provide the necessary information to meet credentialing needs while reducing the need for program…
Community Hospital partnered with AHA for onsite TeamSTEPPS training to strengthen communication, improve teamwork, & equip staff with practical tools.
The Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development has released Futurescan 2026, the newest edition of its strategic outlook by health care leaders, developed with the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Congress has passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R.7148), which consists of a short-term continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill and a package of five full-year appropriations bills, containing conferenced legislation for the…
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How Leaders Are Strengthening Their Clinical Workforce Executive Insights on Retention, Resilience, and SustainabilityThursday, March 19, 2026 1 - 2 p.m. Eastern; noon - 1 p.m. Central; 10 - 11 a.m. Pacific
The Department of Education today issued a proposed rule that would define the terms “professional student” and “graduate student” for purposes of determining federal student loan amounts based on the type of program in which a student is enrolled.
Explore the AHA's 2026 Advocacy Agenda focusing on healthcare policy and advocacy priorities. Download the PDF for detailed information.
- Advocacy & Public Policy
- AHA
- Access & Health Coverage
- Access to Care in Vulnerable Communities
- Access to Behavioral Health
- Reducing Healthcare Disparities
- Quality & Patient Safety
- Workforce
- Making Healthcare More Affordable
- Advancing Best Practices for Hospitals & Health Systems
- Innovation
- Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC)
Join this webinar to examine the benefits of interdisciplinary maternal care teams and how hospitals and health care systems can leverage the unique skills and expertise of multiple health care professionals to provide high-quality, personalized maternal care.
The number of active medical residents grew in 2024-2025, marking the seventh consecutive year of growth, according to a report by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Hospitals and health systems are enhancing the way they deliver care to improve patient care and outcomes, prepare for the future and strengthen sustainability. One key driver to transforming care is expanding the non-clinical workforce to improve patient experience and outcomes and reduce clinical…