Infographic: Strategies for clearing up COVID-19 vaccine confusion
In time for back-to-school health screenings, the American Hospital Association (AHA) Aug. 25 released an infographic on strategies that clinicians and the Centers for...
Governor Noem Leads Governors Urging Congress to Address Nationwide Prescription Drug Shortage
​​In a press release published by Governor Kristi Noem's office on August 28, 2023, the Governor is urging congress to address nationwide prescription drug shortages.
Governor...
CDC Launches Sepsis Program for Hospitals
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Aug. 24 announced the launch of its Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements initiative, a new program...
FDA greenlights first vaccine for RSV prevention in infants via active gestational immunization
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of Pfizer’s Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine), the first vaccine approved for use in...
More Than $64 Million in Grants to Fund Mental Health Services and Awareness
​The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it has awarded, more than $64 million in funding to address the nation’s...
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum Join Forces to Improve Healthcare Quality, Safety,...
The Joint Commission and National Quality Forum (NQF) today announced a strategic affiliation to accelerate improvements in health for all people.
NQF will join the...
SAMHSA Awards Grants that Safeguard Youth Mental Health and Expand Access to Treatment for...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has recently awarded more than...
COVID-19 HIPAA Transition Period for Telehealth Expires
Health care providers must comply with the HIPAA rules with respect to telehealth effective on August 9 when the 90-day enforcement discretion period announced...
AHA Files Comment Letter on HHS’ Proposed 340B Remedy
The American Hospital Association filed its comment letter on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed remedy for the unlawful payment cuts to certain...
Disaster Networking Collaborative
The federally funded Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) is launching its first quality improvement collaborative for children’s hospitals! The aim of the Disaster Networking Collaborative...
