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Fewer than 16% of counties offered labor after cesarean section with many counties concentrated in the Northeast and Western states, a study found.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta addressed gaps to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in its 56-bed pediatric intensive care unit, resulting in a sustained rate of zero CAUTIs for more than a year.
In its first public meeting, the Vaccine Integrity Project presented a comprehensive review of vaccine studies, concluding no new evidence exists to support Health and Human Services Department changes to the fall COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women or children most at risk.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched a nationwide initiative to reinforce eligibility standards for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program by verifying enrollees’ immigration status.
The American Hospital Association will accept applications through Oct. 14 for the 2026 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award, which recognizes hospitals and health systems that demonstrate outstanding collaboration with community partners to improve health outcomes and community well-being.
A webinar co-hosted by the American Hospital Association and the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions on Sept. 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 ET will feature how University Hospitals in Cleveland is working with community behavioral health partners to expand access to behavioral health care…
The American Hospital Association launched a webpage entitled Reducing Disparities in Health Outcomes, which features new and familiar resources for members and their communities.
An article in the September issue of the American Journal of Nursing reviews best practices for person-centered care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning individuals.
Swedish Health Services’ nursing leaders collaborated with pharmacy and medicine teams to reduce the overuse of intravenous acetaminophen, reducing costs without sacrificing patient safety.
Expanded practice authority for nurse practitioners increases access to care for Medicare beneficiaries without decreasing physician service delivery or reimbursement, a study found.