Reported tuberculosis diagnoses fell 20% in 2020 and 13% in 2021, compared with annual declines before the pandemic of just 1%-2%.
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The AHA yesterday urged the Department of Justice to support legislation that would give health care workers the same legal protections as flight crews and airport workers.
The average monthly premium for consumers receiving an advance premium tax credit was $133, down from $164 in 2021.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra yesterday joined health ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan in strongly condemning Russia’s military attacks on Ukrainian health care facilities.
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.