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Blogs from AHA leaders and members on the latest health care issues.
Health care has always been a demanding profession, and the effects of the last few years have meant that health care workers have been asked to do more with less.
Arpan Waghray, M.D., CEO, Providence鈥檚 Well Being Trust
Past Chair, 黑料正能量 Association Committee on Behavioral Health
>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common causes of infant deaths in 2020 were birth defects, preterm birth and low-birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome.
America鈥檚 Hospitals and Health Systems Remain More Dedicated than Ever to Patient Safety and Quality
Hospitals have always worked diligently to improve patient safety, making many important strides in the last two decades. Yet, various reports and rankings of hospital performance in recent months might lead you to believe that hospitals have taken their foot off the gas. This couldn鈥檛 be further鈥
With the COVID-19 pandemic receding from the national headlines and public health emergency (PHE) winding down later this month, it鈥檚 imperative to reflect on the pandemic鈥檚 impact on mental health care in the United States, and how we must adapt to face the ongoing challenge of providing mental鈥
A new AHIP 鈥渞eport鈥 suggests that hospitals are significantly marking up the costs of drugs to the detriment of patients. They make baseless claims that specialty pharmacies, many of which insurers conveniently own through their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) affiliates, provide a lower-cost鈥
A new AHIP 鈥渞eport鈥 suggests that hospitals are significantly marking up the costs of drugs to the detriment of patients. They make baseless claims that specialty pharmacies, many of which insurers conveniently own through their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) affiliates, provide a lower-cost鈥
Highlights of the 2023 AHA Annual Meeting by day.
For decades, the Ethics in Patient Referrals Act (鈥淪tark Law鈥) has protected the Medicare program, its beneficiaries and communities from the inherent conflict of interest created when physicians self-refer their patients to facilities and services they own.
Getting on a lawmaker鈥檚 calendar is a critical step for advocacy, providing an opportunity for face time with the individuals who make a difference at the federal level. Whether it鈥檚 a visit to the nation鈥檚 capital, Washington, D.C., or hosting a tour of your hospital, here are some key things to鈥