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HHS issues draft health IT strategic plan
The Department of Health and Human Services released for public comment a draft federal strategic plan for health information technology over the next five years, outlining federal goals and objectives to ensure that individuals have access to their electronic health information to manage their health and shop for care.
AHA is accepting applications for Equity of Care award
The AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity is accepting nominations through Feb. 25 for its 2020 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Award, which recognizes hospitals and health systems that have achieved a high level of success in advancing diversity, inclusion and equity.
Perspective: It’s Time to End Human Trafficking
“Human trafficking exists all around us.” That’s a quote from Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar during his visit to Atlanta this week to meet with human trafficking victims.
AHA statement on certain Cardinal Health surgical gowns and packs
AHA released a statement on the surgical gowns and packs impacted by the Cardinal Health recall.
Health System Committing to Hire, Buy and Build in Community - TrendWatch
As part of a recently released workforce TrendWatch, AHA highlights Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Health System’s initiative to accelerate economic growth, employment and investment as well as expand inclusionary economic opportunities in the community. Read more in this case study.
Cardinal Health Intends to Recall Surgical Gowns, Packs Due to Quality Issue
Cardinal Health has placed a hold on cer
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: Final Rule for CY 2018
On Nov. 2, the CMS released its final rule for calendar year (CY) 2018 with changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule and other revisions under Medicare Part B.
AHA Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Azar v. Allina Health Services
America’s hospitals and health systems applaud today’s Supreme Court decision finding that the Department of Health and Human Services violated the Medicare Act when it changed Medicare's reimbursement formula for disproportionate share hospitals without providing notice and opportunity to comment.
Update on surgical gowns, packs impacted by Cardinal Health recall
Cardinal Health customers may contact their sales representative to obtain lot numbers for surgical gowns and procedure packs affected by a quality issue at a contract manufacturing facility. The issue seems to affect about 25%-30% of the company’s AAMI Level 3 surgical gowns.