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Update on Implications of the Government Shutdown on Day 1
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.
AHA Comments on DHS Proposed Rule Impacting J-1 Visas
AHA comments on the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule that would eliminate “duration of status” (D/S) as an authorized period of stay for certain nonimmigrant visa classifications.
AHA Urges Administration to Exempt Health Care Personnel from H-1B Visa Program Changes
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.
UPDATED: Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Government Shutdown Looms
Advisory revised Sept 28. with fiscal year 2026 agency contingency plans. Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.
AHA Urges Administration to Exempt Health Care Personnel from H-1B Visa Program Changes
AHA requests exemptions for health care personnel from the Proclamation issued September 19, 2025, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.”
Implications for Hospitals and Health Systems as Government Shutdown Looms
Government funding is set to expire at midnight Sept. 30 without congressional action.
DHS Proposes Overhaul of H-1B Visa Selection Process
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 Letter Supporting the Medical Student Education Authorization Act
AHA expreses support for the Medical Student Education Authorization Act (H.R. 5428).
White House Announces Changes to H-1B Visa Program
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.
Behavioral Health
This web page is designed to provide easy access to information and tools that will assist hospitals and health systems in navigating the changing behavioral health care system and understanding national, state and local activities affecting behavioral health.