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AHA launched a new ad highlighting the need for Congress and the Administration to immediately distribute COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds and other resources, while requesting that Congress halt imminent Medicare cuts that could further destabilize hospitals as they care for patients and communities…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans in late March to launch at the federally facilitated health insurance marketplace a new monthly special enrollment period for consumers with household incomes below 150% of the federal poverty level who aren’t eligible for Medicaid or the…
At the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, AHA held an open dialogue on strengthening emergency management systems, which will translate into case studies, action plans and compendiums for the field as part of a five-year partnership with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for…
Receiving two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy might help prevent your infant from being hospitalized for COVID-19 in the first six months after birth, according a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Senate voted 50-46 to confirm as Food and Drug Administration commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., a professor at the Duke University School of Medicine and clinical researcher who briefly led the FDA during the Obama Administration.
The AHA released its 2022 Advocacy Agenda, a forward-looking document designed to positively influence the public policy environment for patients, communities and the health care field.
In a statement submitted to the Senate Finance Committee for a hearing on protecting children’s mental health, the AHA urged Congress to lift the caps on physician residency positions and increase scholarships, loan forgiveness and other financial supports to encourage health care providers to…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a rare “Shields Up” message recommending all U.S. organizations take immediate steps to enhance their ability to detect and protect against a cyber intrusion. The action follows a State Department advisory urging Americans to immediately…
During the omicron wave, the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was 87% effective at preventing emergency and urgent care visits and 95% effective at preventing hospitalizations in adults who received a third dose in the prior two months, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease…
The AHA and Musicians On Call are collaborating on a digital campaign to thank front-line caregivers around Valentine’s Day through digital promotions, social media and surprise virtual performances by celebrity artists.