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The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Health and Human Services and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center July 23 released a joint advisory detailing malicious activity from Interlock ransomware.
The AHA July 24 announced it is collaborating with health care technology leader Epic to help hospitals adopt tools that support the early detection and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality.
The White House July 23 released an action plan with a series of more than 90 policy recommendations to expand the use of artificial intelligence.
The Department of Health and Human Services July 23 announced it is recommending the removal of thimerosal from all U.S. flu vaccines.
Carolyn Bogard, DNP, R.N., director of care coordination and palliative care at El Camino Health, talks about her system’s use of data to harness the passion care providers feel for improving outcomes and streamlining care delivery for older adults.
The Food and Drug Administration July 22 released an early alert for Novum IQ large volume infusion pumps by Baxter.
The House Ways and Means Subcommittees on Health and Oversight held a joint hearing today to discuss lessons learned, challenges and opportunities to improve the Medicare Advantage program.
The AHA yesterday responded to a request for information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on price transparency policy, specifically the accuracy and completeness of hospitals’ machine-readable files.
The AHA today expressed support for the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act, a bill that would eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for Medicare patients.
Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., and Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., today introduced the 340B Patients Act, AHA-supported legislation that would codify 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to distribute 340B discounted drugs. The bill would clarify that manufacturers are required to offer 340B…