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In this new 鈥淐aring for Our Kids鈥 episode, David Wagner, pediatric psychologist at Oregon Health and Science University, discusses the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare program and how this innovative approach is transforming care for vulnerable children.
The AHA Jan. 31 commended Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Cornyn, R-Texas., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., on draft legislation that would increase the number of Medicare-funded physician residency positions.
The White House Feb. 1 announced it placed tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China.
Case study: How Renown Health used its CHA to address needs following significant population growth聽
A case study by the AHA's Community Health Improvement network highlights how Renown Health in Reno, Nev., used its community health assessment to address local needs and changing demographics amid a significant population increase.
Linda Burnes Bolton, former president of AHA鈥檚 American Organization for Nursing Executives (now known as the American Organization for Nursing Leadership), and chief nursing officer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, died this month at age 76. She was known for inspiring a generation鈥
The Food and Drug Administration Jan. 30 announced it approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid drug, to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Food and Drug Administration Jan. 30 released notices warning of vulnerabilities found in the Contec CMS8000, a patient monitoring device used to display patient vital signs. The vulnerabilities also apply to Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors,鈥
The AHA yesterday released an advisory alerting members that the association and the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center have identified attempted and ongoing ransomware attacks potentially due to SimpleHelp remote access software vulnerabilities. Health care organizations are advised to鈥
The White House Office of Management and Budget Jan. 29 rescinded a memo it issued two days earlier directing federal agencies to temporarily pause federal grants, loans and other financial assistance programs implicated by President Trump鈥檚 recent executive orders.
Baxter Jan. 28 announced that IV solutions production has been restarted on all manufacturing lines at its North Carolina site impacted by Hurricane Helene in October.