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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.

Learn how partnerships align institutional goals, track outcomes and support workforce planning through shared leadership and resources.

What is a healthy work environment? According to the World Health Organization, it is a place of physical, mental and social well-being that supports the health and safety of both caregivers and those receiving care (ANA, n.d.). Complementing this definition, the American Nurses Association has established a Nurses Bill of Rights (ANA, n.d.) that outlines specific workplace standards, and three of these principles address healthy work environments: safe settings that prioritize nurses’ well-being; just care environments that facilitate ethical practice; and the freedom to advocate without fear of retribution, embodying psychological safety.

AHA responds to the Office of Management and Budget Deregulation Request for Information.

AHA expresses support for the House Save Healthcare Workers Act (H.R. 3178).

AHA expresses support for the Senate Save Healthcare Workers Act (S. 1600).

AHA expresses support the introduction of the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (S. 709).

AHA letter to the House leadership expressing support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1585).

AHA Amicus Brief in 5th Circuit Court Challenges FTC Non-compete Rule.