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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention April 19 recommended a second Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 bivalent vaccine dose for adults aged 65 and older at least four months after their initial bivalent dose, and for immunocompromised individuals at least two months after their initial bivalent…
After three years of unprecedented challenges caring for COVID-19 patients and others, America’s hospitals and health systems face a new existential challenge from the rising costs of care, according to a report released April 20 by the AHA.
AHA today voiced support for the Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act (H.R. 2665), bipartisan legislation that would delay for two years cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospitals scheduled to begin Oct. 1.
AHA today applauded the reintroduction of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 2584), bipartisan legislation that would give health care workers the same legal protections against assault and intimidation that flight crews and airport workers have under federal law.
The New Hampshire Hospital Association recently released a report highlighting the challenges New Hampshire hospitals and health systems face in dealing with Anthem, the state’s largest insurance provider, including nearly $300 million in unprocessed claims for services provided by New Hampshire…
On April 24 at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., AHA will present its highest honor — the Distinguished Service Award — to Jim Skogsbergh, co-CEO of Advocate Health in Downers Grove, Ill., for his long career as a leader in health care transformation and innovation, patient…
Three Massachusetts health care leaders discuss a new state Code of Conduct for patients and visitors to reduce violence and assaults against health care workers.
The Department of Health and Human Services today announced a $1.1 billion public-private partnership to help maintain access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatment for uninsured individuals through pharmacies, health centers and state and local public health departments after the federal government no…
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee today held a legislative hearing on federal programs to strengthen the health care workforce and primary care.
Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania taps Nicole Stallings as new president and CEO
Nicole Stallings will be the next president and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, it was announced.