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Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine has expanded to children, yet families continue to have questions about how to best keep their children safe and healthy. In this new podcast series, Joining Hands to Build Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence, we are speaking with leaders from three national…
More than 24 months after the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the U.S., the pandemic has afflicted millions of
people across the country has imposed historic challenges for the hospitals and health systems that care for them.
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered hospitals’ payer mix, which for some hospitals has temporarily lowered their
disproportionate share hospital (DSH) percentage. These changes have unfortunately threatened the ability of some
hospitals to maintain their eligibility for the 340B program – a vital…
Foreign companies and some U.S. businesses with facilities abroad have been partnering or contracting with U.S. organizations to provide diagnostic tests and services that in some cases collect specimens, DNA, fitness / lifestyle information, or other personal health data from patients or consumers…
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and National Security Agency (NSA) have identified a potential increased risk to data transmitted by Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT).
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quickly moved to waive a number of regulatory requirements. These waivers provided hospitals and health systems with critical flexibilities to manage what has been a prolonged and unpredictable pandemic.
On February 1, 2022, many organizations and popular software suites will be shifting from optional Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enforcing MFA for all users. This enforcement will occur regardless of administrative permissions or exceptions previously enabled.
Findings suggest that access and other social barriers may be greater contributors to the gaps in vaccination rates.
After being hospitalized for COVID-19, an Oregon man describes his yearlong journey recovering from long-haul COVID, encouraging others to stay healthy and get vaccinated.
Letter to CMS with AHA’s comments on proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023.