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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week issued a health advisory with information on the multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with using e-cigarette products.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week rejected a request from Idaho for a state innovation waiver under Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act, saying the agency did not have enough information to evaluate the application.
Bruce Rueben, president of the Florida Hospital Association, will retire at the end of the year, the association announced last week.
The Tennessee Hospital Association has named Wendy Long, M.D., as the association’s next president and CEO.
The AHA's Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management has elected Steve Kiewiet, chief commercial officer at Intalere, as chair-elect of the 2020 AHRMM board.
The AHA today responded to an HHS request for input from health care providers and other stakeholders on ensuring legitimate access to controlled substances while preventing diversion and abuse.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued guidance for states on how to determine certain sponsored immigrants’ eligibility for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has partnered with Medscape to offer free online training on its recommendations for vaccinating homeless people against hepatitis A.
The HPV vaccine could prevent an estimated 92% of cancers caused by the human papillomavirus in the United States, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration today released a proposed rule that would amend federal regulations regarding disclosure of patient information for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.