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Study finds steep drop in heart disease death rates
A study published June 25 by the Journal of the American Heart Association found that heart disease death rates fell 66% from 1970 to 2022.
Study: Cannabis consumers under 50 are 6 times more likely to have heart attack
People under age 50 who consume cannabis are 6.2 times more likely to experience a heart attack than individuals who do not, according to a study published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Study finds social factors explain poorer cardiovascular health in rural areas
A study published March 31 by the Nationa
AHA video: IU Health brings health care to the barbershop to help address disparities
As part of Community Health Improvement Week June 10-14, the AHA released a video showcasing the impact Indiana University Health's iHEART collaborative has had on barbershops and other community spaces to address health disparities in Indianapolis.
Case studies: Hospitals demonstrate practical application of the community health assessment tool
AHA’s Community Health Assessment toolkit provides step-by-step instructions for conducting community health assessments and improvement plans.
CMS releases report on Medicare Advantage coverage disparities based on race, ethnicity and sex
A report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services examining disparities in care based on race, ethnicity and sex shows that in 2023, clinical care disparities were most common for Native American and African-American enrollees.
Hospitals, health systems win HHS postpartum care equity challenge
The Department of Health and Human Services Feb. 14 named several hospital and health system programs final phase winners in its national competition to improve equity in postpartum care for Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.