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Mobilizing a rapid and robust clinical research program to explore whether investigational therapeutics and vaccines are safe and effective to combat the next epidemic will depend on strengthening
The AHA and seven other organizations representing providers of health care or coverage, including America’s Health Insurance Plans, today urged Congress and the administration to take quick
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has awarded an $8.9 million contract to further develop an automated laboratory di
Metro Community Provider Network, a federally-qualified health center, has agreed to pay $400,000 and implement a corrective action plan to settle potential noncompliance with the Health Insurance
AHA President Emeritus Rich Umbdenstock will receive the association’s highest honor, the Distinguished Servic
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey will share his perspectives on the cyber threat landscape for health care and prevention strategies as a keynote speaker Monday, May 8 at the AH
Hospitals participating in certain voluntary valued-based reforms have reduced their readmissions more than hospitals participating in only the mandatory Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, ac
The AHA has joined the American Board of Medical Specialties’ Multi-Specialty Portfolio Program, meaning boa
An estimated 42.5% of adults under age 60 had genital human papillomavirus (HPV) in 2013-2014, while 7.3% of adults under 70 had oral HPV, according to a new
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission yesterday finalized a package of recommendations for Congress aimed at reducing the rapid growth in Part B drug spending.
Supporting and disseminating research on effective practices to prevent workplace violence in the health care and social assistance sectors would do more to advance and promote workplace safety tha
Employment at the nation's hospitals rose by 0.17% in March to a seasonally adjusted 5,095,800 people, the Bureau of Labor Statistics repor
Children living in areas with large differences in income have higher hospitalization rates for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions, according to a study published
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum this week presented 2016 John M.
The House Committee on Rules today approved an amendment&nbs