September 23, 2022 AHA Report: Solutions to Protect Rural Health A new report from the American Hospital Association (AHA) outlines the hurdles rural hospitals face to remain open and solutions to help protect rural health care.
September 22, 2022 FDA: A ‘Confluence of Systemic Vulnerabilities’ during Infant Formula Shortage The nation’s response to the infant formula shortage faced several challenges, as officials struggled to collect real-time data, address staffing shortages, and strengthen the national supply chain.
September 21, 2022 Cybersecurity Roundup: Four Threats to Know The nation’s cybersecurity experts are warning the health care community to be on alert for several new vulnerabilities that pose a significant threat to hospital operations and patient care.
September 20, 2022 Prior Authorization Bill Clears State House Committee Legislation to reform prior authorization and improve access to care passed the state House Insurance committee today.
September 19, 2022 Getting Ready for Election Day Tomorrow marks the 10th annual National Voter Registration Day, an important call to action to ensure everyone who is eligible has the chance to vote come November.
September 16, 2022 World Patient Safety Day is September 17 For World Patient Safety Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on reducing patient harm due to medication errors and the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on medication safety.
September 16, 2022 Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis: 3 Strategies that Will Make a Difference HAP is encouraging Pennsylvania to support behavioral health care through investments that bolster the behavioral health workforce, integrate psychiatric care into primary care settings, and help hospital emergency departments better care for people in crisis.
September 15, 2022 The Challenging State of Hospital Finances U.S. hospitals face billions in elevated expenses and an uncertain financial outlook, as the staggering financial toll of the pandemic only intensified during 2022.
September 14, 2022 House Passes Prior Authorization Reform for Medicare Advantage Plans The U.S. House today passed legislation to streamline the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and remove administrative barriers that delay care for older adults.
September 13, 2022 What to Know: Demand Surges for New 988 Lifeline The new 988 lifeline for behavioral and mental health crisis services reported a 45 percent increase in overall volume during its first full month, according to new data from the federal government.