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CDC recommends testing all sexually active monkeypox patients for HIV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday recommended clinicians test all sexually active patients with monkeypox symptoms for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections due to the risk for severe monkeypox in individuals with HIV and other immunocompromising conditions.
CMS: Medicare Advantage, drug plan premiums decline for 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday released premium and cost-sharing information for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans for the 2023 calendar year. CMS projects the average monthly premium for MA plans will fall by $1.52 to $18, while the average monthly premium for a basic Medicare Part D prescription drug plan will fall by 58 cents to $31.50.
Hospitals contend with construction challenges
Economic, supply chain and labor issues have created a trifecta of obstacles for health care construction projects
Study: Hurricane flooding risk to coastal hospitals could rise 22% this century
Climate change could increase flooding from hurricanes for hospitals in highly populated areas along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, according to a study reported yesterday in GeoHealth. The authors estimate at least half of hospitals in 25 metropolitan areas on these coasts are at risk of flooding from relatively weak hurricanes, and that expected sea level rise this century could increase the odds of flooding by 22%.
340B Advocacy Alliance Bulletin September 30, 2022
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia Sept 28 ruled in favor of the AHA, holding that the Department of Health and Human Services must immediately halt the departments’ unlawful cuts to outpatient reimbursement rates for the remainder of 2022 for certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Congress continues funding for federal programs through Dec. 16
The House today voted 230-201 to pass a continuing resolution extending current federal funding levels for health care and other programs through Dec. 16. The Senate approved the measure yesterday. Current government funding expires at midnight tonight.
Using Technology to Reduce Suicides & Sitter Costs: Lessons from SSMs St. Anthony Hospital
In this discussion, Larry Phillips, D.C.S.W., Program Manager and Norah Erb R.N. Director of Nursing Practice SSM, St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, will describe an innovative approach to integrating physical and behavioral care, via a monitored care unit.
Screening Patients for Depression at Admission to a General Hospital: Better Care & Outcomes
Held December 13, 2017
The Challenges Confronting Rural Communities, Providers and Their Remedies: A Panel Discussion
In recognition of National Rural Health Day, John Supplitt, Sr. Director, AHA Rural Health Services is joined by four colleagues from AHA each of whom has a unique perspective on pathways to recovery and solutions to the challenges confronting rural health care providers and the communities they serve.
Get Vaccinated Against the Flu and COVID-19
With fall in full swing, there are two easy steps that individuals can take to protect themselves and their families against illness – get a flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccination or booster.