March 15, 2024 A National Call to Action to Prevent Overdoses The White House this week launched a nationwide campaign to address America’s overdose crisis.
March 11, 2024 Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2024 This week, health care professionals as well as patients and caregivers are celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week.
March 05, 2024 COVID-19 Roundup: Flu Comeback Stalls, New ‘Combo’ Respiratory Virus Test The flu’s comeback appears to have leveled off, as hospitals and health systems continue to monitor the final leg of respiratory virus season.
March 04, 2024 Federal Spending Bill Includes Key Hospital Priorities Congress has until Friday to reach a deal to fund the federal government, and lawmakers are expected to take up a few key hospital priorities as part of the process.
March 01, 2024 CDC Releases Updated Guidelines for Respiratory Viruses in Community Settings The CDC has updated its recommendations for isolation for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
February 23, 2024 Latest on Change Healthcare Cyber Issue Additional details about the cyberattack affecting Change Healthcare’s systems have emerged in regulatory filings the company submitted to the federal government this week.
February 20, 2024 HAP Announces 2024 Achievement Award Winners The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) is recognizing 13 projects led by Pennsylvania health care teams that personify hospitals’ mission to provide high-quality care and improve their communities’ health.
February 16, 2024 Are the CDC’s COVID-19 Recommendations for Isolation Changing? The COVID-19 guidance for isolation and community transition could soon get a big update.
February 15, 2024 FTC to Examine Generic Drug Shortages Federal regulators have issued a request for information to better understand the generic drug shortages that have posed challenges in health care.
February 13, 2024 Addressing Another Emerging U.S. Epidemic Public health leaders continue to raise alarms about another emerging epidemic in the U.S.