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CDC updates provider guidance on vaping-related lung injury

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released updated guidance to help health care providers diagnose and treat patients with vaping-associated lung injury.

AHE CHESP Policies

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AHA Expresses Support of H.R. 4995, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act

AHA letter expressing support for the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act (H.R.
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Overview and 2020 Implementation of CMS’s Home Health PDGM Prepared for the AHA by Health Policy Alternatives

This document is an Health Policy Alternatives supplement to the AHA regulatory advisory for the CY 2020 Home Health PPS Final Rule that takes effect January 1, 2020.
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Quality Advisory: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization of Medical Devices

In light of closures and potential closures of certain facilities that use gas ethylene oxide (EtO) to sterilize medical devices prior to their distribution and use, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is concerned about the future availability of medical devices and possible medical device shortages. In addition to background on the issue, this advisory highlights potential alternatives to EtO, including the advantages and disadvantages of each, as well as a resource to identify companies that sterilize instruments and equipment in the U.S.

Helping children and families overcome and prevent violence

Project Ujima at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee helps survivors of youth violence heal. Read more about the 2019 NOVA Award winner and apply for the 2020 award by Monday, Nov. 25.
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Report Highlights Benefits of Hospital Mergers

On this AHA Advancing Health podcast, Monica Noether and Sean May, both vice presidents at Charles River Associates, talk about a report they authored that found hospital mergers decrease costs, expand care and improve the ability to address social determinants of health.

Leaders talk future of health care at U.S. News & World Report conference

Building upon and improving the current system in order to increase access to health coverage is a better way forward than a Medicare for All alternative, panelists said Nov. 17 at U.S. News & World Report's Healthcare of Tomorrow conference in Washington, D.C.

CDC updates core elements of antibiotic stewardship for hospitals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today updated its Core Elements for Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs to reflect experience and evidence since releasing the elements of successful stewardship programs in 2014.