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A total of 939,575 people selected a 2021 health plan through the federally facilitated marketplace between Feb. 15 and April 30 during the special enrollment period created in response to the COVID-19 emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported today. The total includes…
Moderna Inc. told investors today that is intends to soon file for full Food and Drug Administration approval for its COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna, whose vaccine was authorized for emergency use in December for individuals age 18 and older, said its trial data shows that its vaccine is 96% effective…
The AHA today released a new episode of the on-demand video series, PowerPlay.
AHA yesterday urged the Department of Health and Human Services to extend the deadline for hospitals and other health care providers to use their COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund payments until the end of the public health emergency. The current deadline is June 30.
During the pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in cyberattacks targeting hospitals and health systems, including disruptive ransomware attacks that have interrupted patient care and risked patient safety.
As part of Maternal Mental Health Week and Maternal Mental Health Day, AHA speaks with St. Peter’s Health and Montana Coalition officials about Taking Care of You, a rural Montana-based parental support approach to treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
The AHA and its American Organization for Nursing Leadership affiliate have developed numerous resources, including a customizable video and digital toolkit, to assist hospitals and health systems in celebrating National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and National Hospital Week, May 9-15.
The AHA donated to UNICEF to help hospitals and communities fight a devastating surge in COVID-19 cases in India. UNICEF is rushing urgently needed supplies and equipment to health facilities in India.
While certain health care supply chain pressures remain, there are notable improvements, particularly in the area of collaboration, writes Mike Schiller, senior director of supply chain for the AHA’s Association for Health Care Resource and Materials Management.
The American Medical Association announced Current Procedural Terminology codes for reporting the two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine and its administration on medical claims if the Food and Drug Administration approves the candidate vaccine or authorizes it for emergency use.