The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced that individuals now have the option to file an Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act complaint directly with the agency, in addition to the traditional process of contacting state survey agencies. The new form is the latest in a series of new resources from CMS to help educate the public about EMTALA.

The AHA, together with behavioral health and language experts from member hospitals and partner organizations, has created a continuing series of “People Matter, Words Matter” posters to help health care workers and others adopt person-first, respectful language that aims to reduce stigma surrounding issues such as suicide, substance use disorder, pediatric and adolescent mental health and others. The posters are free and can be printed and shared with team members. DOWNLOAD NOW

The application deadline is tomorrow for AHA's 2025 Foster G. McGaw Prize. The annual award celebrates organizations that improve health through community investments and co-designed tactics and programs. One winner and up to three finalists will be recognized at the 2025 AHA Leadership Summit in Nashville, Tenn. To download an application and find more information about the award, visit the Foster G. McGaw webpage.

PODCAST SERIES

The Beyond Birth podcast series explores the medical complications that can accompany pregnancy, successful prenatal and postpartum treatment programs, and how hospitals and health systems are addressing the social and emotional needs of new mothers. LISTEN NOW

INFOGRAPHIC

This AHA infographic outlines statistics on the impact of maternal mental health and shares strategies and resources hospitals can use to support those experiencing such conditions.

HOTLINE

Health Resources and Services Administration’s National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) is available 24/7 for pregnant and postpartum individuals with mental health concerns and their partners. LEARN MORE

RESOURCE

The AHA’s dedicated Maternal Mental Health webpage offers a variety of resources, such as case studies, podcasts and blogs, that highlight best practices hospitals and health systems are implementing to identify and address mental health challenges and conditions faced by mothers.