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Appeals court issues opinion in Florida challenge to CMS vaccine mandate rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its opinion explaining why it denied Florida’s motion for an injunction pending appeal.
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White House holds maternal health summit

The White House hosted a summit to mark the first federal Maternal Health Day of Action. The summit highlighted actions the federal government is taking to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. 
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AHA marks National Influenza Vaccination Week with new resources

In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week, AHA is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a series of resources encouraging families to take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones from seasonal flu and remind everyone that still needs to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19, if eligible, to be protected during the upcoming holidays and winter months.
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Call for Health System Applicants | Center

AHA is seeking health systems to help identify and address IPC training needs.
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CMS seeks input on potential changes to transplant program requirements

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks public comments until Feb. 1 to inform potential changes to the requirements for transplant programs, organ procurement organizations, and end-stage renal disease facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs to improve and advance equity in organ donation and transplantation and dialysis services. 
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Surgeon general advisory targets youth mental health crisis

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., released an Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health, which calls for a “a whole-of-society effort to address longstanding challenges, strengthen the resilience of young people, support their families and communities, and mitigate the pandemic’s mental health impacts.”
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HHS to propose birthing-friendly hospital designation; issues guidance on Medicaid and CHIP option to extend postpartum coverage

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services intends to propose adding a “birthing-friendly” hospital designation on its Care Compare website to drive improvements in perinatal health outcomes and maternal health equity, the Department of Health and Human Services announced.
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CMS call tomorrow on No Surprises Act provider requirements starting Jan. 1

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host a Special Open Door Forum Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. ET on provider requirements effective Jan. 1 under the No Surprises Act.
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FDA identifies molecular tests impacted by COVID-19 omicron variant

Mutations in the omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus may impact certain molecular tests for COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
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Bill would provide relief from forthcoming Medicare cuts to hospitals

A legislative package could be voted on in the House that would stop upcoming Medicare cuts to hospitals, physicians and other providers that are scheduled to kick in early next year.