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There have been 1,398 confirmed cases of measles in Pennsylvania this year, according to data released Oct. 28 by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 798 laboratory-confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations for the week ending Oct. 17.
The Food and Drug Administration yesterday issued a proposed rule to update infant formula nutrient requirements, the first such update since 1998.
Individuals and families can enroll in or change their health coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15.
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, the Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management released guidance Oct. 29 for independent dispute resolution entities on batched and bundled items or services.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts yesterday ruled in favor of 25 states and the District of Columbia to vacate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ definition of “medically frail” from its Medicaid community engagement requirements.
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.