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.
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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.
At its International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction in New Orleans, the American Society for Health Care Engineering today presented 2022 Vista Awards for new construction, renovation and infrastructure.
Six in 10 health care management education programs surveyed by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education in 20 countries reported challenges placing students in real-world experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Wright L. Lassiter III, Chair, American Hospital Association
Mask mandates are being lifted in cities and towns across the U.S. and more employees are transitioning from remote work at home and returning to their offices, so people are wondering: Are we nearing the end of the pandemic?
In comments submitted today to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, AHA said it “strongly supports creating a useable, scalable and efficient solution to help reduce prior authorization impacts on patients and providers.
President Biden today signed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act (H.R. 1667), AHA-supported legislation that would authorize grants for programs that offer behavioral health services for front-line health care workers.
Moderna yesterday asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a second booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for adults age 18 and older who received an initial booster of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
Studies show benefits of mRNA vaccines, boosters.
The National Resident Matching Program today matched 36,943 medical school seniors and graduates to U.S. residency positions, 2.1% more than last year.
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, Priya Bathija, AHA’s vice president of strategic initiatives, h
by Rick Pollack
There’s no question that health care providers will continue to evaluate the lessons learned from COVID-19 for years to come. One takeaway that few would dispute is that the expanded reach of telehealth has significant implications and potential for expanding access and increased convenience in caring for patients.
The AHA has released digital and social media resources to help hospitals and health systems celebrate 2022 National Hospital Week May 8-14 and its “We Are Health Care” theme.
As of January, only 27 states had a plan for how they will prioritize Medicaid eligibility and renewal actions when the continuous enrollment requirement ends after the COVID-19 public health emergency, according to a survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation.