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Efforts by Spectrum Health, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to address health disparities in the African American and Latinx communities are yielding strong results.
AHA鈥檚 Institute for Diversity and Health Equity talks with Deepa Sheth, M.D., oncologist and assistant professor of radiology at University of Chicago Medicine, about the health system鈥檚 innovative strategy to increase breast cancer screening to reduce disparities, supported by a grant from IFDHE鈥
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a FAQ on the Community Health Access and Rural Transformation Model.
Three leadership capabilities consistently rise to the top when Andy Shin, chief operating officer for the AHA鈥檚 Center for Health Innovation, interviews hospital and health system leaders navigating the pandemic.
U.S. counties with more racial and ethnic minority residents, people living in crowded housing and other social vulnerabilities were more likely to become COVID-19 hotspots in June and July, according to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated how it defines 鈥渃lose contact鈥 exposure to an individual infected with the COVID-19 virus to someone within 6 feet of the infected individual for 15 minutes or more cumulatively over a 24-hour period, rather than exposure within 6 feet for at鈥
State-licensed pharmacists and state-authorized pharmacy interns under their supervision may administer COVID-19 vaccines and tests authorized or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration, subject to certain requirements, the Department of Health and Human Services said in guidance.
Moderna Inc., announced the completion of enrollment for its COVID-19 vaccine phase 3 trial.
Jim Skogsbergh, president and CEO of Advocate Aurora Health, joined AHA Board Chair Melinda Estes, M.D., today to discuss COVID-19鈥檚 impact on health trends and key strategies for reimagining and innovating care during and beyond the pandemic.
As strongly urged by the AHA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it will delay the Jan. 1 start date for its new radiation oncology alternative payment model.