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Starting this week, the Administration will allow all pharmacies in the federal pharmacy program to order free oral antiviral treatments directly from the federal government, the White House
Children had the highest rates of infection-induced antibodies and adults 65 and older the lowest.
Advisory updates health care providers, others on recommended therapies for COVID-19.
On the closing day of the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., attendees heard from more top policymakers and elected officials; celebrated awards; and discussed key issues impacting the field.
Two federal hospital leaders recognized for outstanding service to the health care field.
More than 1,000 people attended the AHA Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., to reconnect with colleagues; hear from top policymakers and elected officials; and learn from special forums on the most pressing issues in the field.
COVID-19 remained the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer in 2021, according to preliminary data relea
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Friday released a proposed rule that would implement provisions in the Consolid
AHA Friday voiced support for a Department of Homeland Security proposal to exc
The AHA and its American Organization for Nursing Leadership today published an advertorial in the Wall Street Journal on the need for federal legislation to protect nurses and other health care workers from assault and intimidation.
The Food and Drug Administration today expanded its ap
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals have experienced surging costs for labor, drugs, supplies, equipment and other resources required to care for patients, according to a
The FBI this week released a report detailing indicators of compromise associated with ransomware variants that have compromised at least 60 entities worldwide.
The association said the OSHA standard is unnecessary and would cause confusion.
The agency today invited hospitals, health systems and others to join a voluntary initiative to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
The AHA’s highest honor, the award recognizes significant lifetime contributions and service to health care institutions and associations.
Join the AHA April 28 at 2 p.m. ET for a discussion with rural hospital leaders and board members.
by Rick Pollack
Americans are ready to move on from COVID-19, but the virus isn’t finished, and hospitals are still feeling the crush of the pandemic.
The agency is investigating hepatitis cases in children with adenovirus.
The agency seeks comments through June 21 on a potential change that would require outpatient settings to dispense opioid pain medications with prepaid mail-back envelopes and pharmacists to provide patient education on safe disposal of opioids.