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AHA and its Institute for Diversity and Health Equity encourage organizational health equity, diversity and inclusion leaders to complete the survey.
AHA today urged Congress to provide immediate additional support for hospitals and health systems as COVID-19 challenges persist.
The Health Resources and Services Administration yesterday released another $413 million in Provider Relief Fund “Phase 4” payments.
Philips Respironics and Adamis Pharmaceuticals announce recalls.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday issued guidance to clarify certain HIPAA protections and responsibilities.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate will join the speaker line up at AHA's Annual Membership Meeting April 24-26 in Washington, D.C.
On the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, a new AHA video celebrates the law coverage expansion and protections.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host a March 25 webinar on improving maternal health during the postpartum period.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today reopened the comment period for certain topics in its interim final rule establishing an emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19.
President Biden yesterday urged an immediate hardening of private-sector cyber defenses “based on evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks.”
The AHA is providing early financing for a female-led venture capital firm focused on improving health outcomes for women.
The Association for the Health Care Environment has developed an online calculator and workbook to help health care environmental services departments plan staffing levels and scheduling.
Non-profit organizations can apply for grants to strengthen and better integrate mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services for underserved HIV/AIDS populations.
The Food and Drug Administration today recommended strategies for health care providers to conserve prefilled 0.9% sodium chloride intravenous lock/flush syringes.
Americas Blood Centers Friday released a bulletin on blood shortages and how hospitals and their clinicians can help.
The Food and Drug Administration last week authorized for emergency use a new over-the-counter COVID-19 test.
At its International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction in New Orleans, the American Society for Health Care Engineering today presented 2022 Vista Awards for new construction, renovation and infrastructure.
Six in 10 health care management education programs surveyed by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education in 20 countries reported challenges placing students in real-world experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Wright L. Lassiter III, Chair, American Hospital Association
Mask mandates are being lifted in cities and towns across the U.S. and more employees are transitioning from remote work at home and returning to their offices, so people are wondering: Are we nearing the end of the pandemic?
In comments submitted today to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, AHA said it “strongly supports creating a useable, scalable and efficient solution to help reduce prior authorization impacts on patients and providers.