The AHA today released a webinar on its 2016 Environmental Scan, which provides a national high-level perspective on the health care landscape and market forces that have a high probability of affecting hospitals and health systems. Topics range from consumers and patients to political issues and science and technology. To access the webinar and Scan, compiled from nationally recognized sources with recommendations from AHA governance committees and members, visit www.healthforum.com.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 7 released a procedural notice on its new pathway to expedite access to certain Food and Drug…
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Guidance on the implementation timeline for the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution operations final rule was released Aug. 7 by the Departments of…
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A study published Aug. 5 by Nature found that COVID-19 infection can reactivate dormant, chronic viruses such as Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus. The study…
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The Food and Drug Administration Aug. 5 approved the first mRNA-based flu vaccine, called mFlusiva. The vaccine is manufactured by Moderna and was approved for…
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The Senate soon is expected to join House colleagues in returning home to their states and districts. These traditional August state and district work periods…
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The AHA will host a webinar Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ET on how to implement behavioral threat assessment and management programs to address workforce violence risks,…