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CDC studies look at COVID-19 vaccine booster effectiveness, safety
During the omicron wave, the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was 87% effective at preventing emergency and urgent care visits and 95% effective at preventing hospitalizations in adults who received a third dose in the prior two months, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
AHA, Musicians On Call bring Valentine’s Day tribute to health care workers
The AHA and Musicians On Call are collaborating on a digital campaign to thank front-line caregivers around Valentine’s Day through digital promotions, social media and surprise virtual performances by celebrity artists.
CDC issues updated opioid prescribing guideline for comment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accepting
CMS expands Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening
Medicare yesterday expanded eligibility for lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography by lowering the starting age for screening from 55 to 50 and reducing the tobacco smoking history from at least 30 packs per year to at least 20 packs per year.
FDA authorizes monoclonal antibody treatment effective against omicron variant
The Food and Drug Administration today authorized emergency use of the monoclonal antibody bebtelovimab to treat COVID-19 in outpatients at risk of progressing to severe disease or hospitalization.
Pfizer postpones COVID-19 vaccine emergency use request for children under 5
Pfizer will delay asking the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 until it has clinical trial data on a third dose in this age group, which it expects in early April.
CMS delays hospital star ratings update until July
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced it will delay updating the Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings on the Care Compare website from April until July so it can correct
AHA, Musicians On Call Bring Valentine’s Day Tribute to Health Care Workers
The AHA and Musicians On Call are collaborating on a digital campaign to thank front-line caregivers around Valentine’s Day through digital promotions, social media and surprise virtual performances by celebrity artists.
Perspective: Doing Our Part to Shore Up America’s Blood Supply
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many longstanding challenges facing the health care field. One of the most alarming developments that is a top concern today is its effect on our nation’s blood supply.
At AHA virtual policy briefing, hospital leaders share challenges and urge Congress to provide additional support
At an AHA virtual policy briefing this afternoon, hospital and health system leaders told congressional staff about the continued challenges their organizations are facing as a result of the COVID-