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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.
January 27, 2022
Mr. Jeffrey Zients
COVID-19 Response Team Coordinator
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Zients:
As part of the AHA Virtual Advocacy Day on February 1, 2022, we encourage members to customize social posts with information about the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on your hospital/health system, as well as specifically how additional COVID-19 relief would strengthen access to care in your…
As health care providers, we are critically aware of the importance of having a steady and robust supply of blood and blood products to save the lives of our patients.