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The AHA’s latest social media toolkit for spreading awareness of the flu this fall shares messaging on the availability of the flu vaccine for at-risk, vulnerable populations.
The AHA will host a webinar Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the cybersecurity, compliance and operational risks that can emerge when end-of-life technology is removed from service without adequate controls, documentation and governance.
Extending Medicaid coverage by 12 months following childbirth increased use of postpartum care among mothers with pregnancy complications such as diabetes and hypertension, according to a study published Oct. 14 by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
A coalition of healthcare organizations, including the AHA, sent a letter Oct. 27 to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation recommending changes to its Ambulatory Specialty Model.
The Department of Labor Oct. 29 finalized a rule designed to improve transparency of fees collected by pharmacy benefit managers.
A study conducted by the University of Utah examined variations in risk behaviors for colorectal, cervical and breast cancer and trends in screening across rural and urban areas.
The AHA Oct. 27 submitted comments on the Supporting Underserved and Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Integrity Now and for the Future of 340B Act (SUSTAIN 340B Act).
The AHA has released its latest downloadable Fast Facts infographic providing statistics on the number of behavioral health hospitals and hospital services in the U.S.
In this conversation, Brent Davis, CEO of the primary health division at AdventHealth, shares how improved patient access, coordinated care teams, virtual care and proactive follow-up are reducing barriers to appointments and improving patient satisfaction while building a more efficient, consumer…
The Department of Health and Human Services Oct. 27 announced a new initiative to improve breast cancer screening and detection efforts. The initiative, led by the Office on Women’s Health, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and DenseBreast-info.org, will coordinate actions that…