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Amid Severe Blood Shortages, Nearly All of Us Can Offer the Gift of Life
Each year in the U.S., more than 4.5 million lives are saved by blood transfusions, and about 1 in 5 people admitted to the hospital will need blood.
House passes AHA-supported hospital-at-home extension bill
The House Dec. 1 passed the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313), legislation extending certain Medicare waivers authorizing the hospital-at-home care program for five years.
CMS issues proposed rule on oversight of organ procurement organizations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 28 released a proposed rule that would update conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations.
Issue brief highlights role of peer support specialists
The AHA has released an issue brief on the role of peer support specialists in behavioral health.
SAMHSA releases guide to strengthen coordination between 988 lifeline, 911 services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a guide to improve coordination between 988 lifeline and 911 emergency services.
Blood centers urge donations amid shortage, winter weather
The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies, America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross today released a joint statement urging blood donations as winter weather could further disrupt supply amid an ongoing shortage.
House passes appropriations package for health care funding, extends key health care provisions
The House Jan.
Red Cross announces severe blood shortage, urges donations
The American Red Cross Jan. 20 declared a severe blood shortage as the national blood supply fell approximately 35% within the last month.
Leading with Care: How Hospitals Can Lead the Next Era of Behavioral Health
This blog explores how hospitals and health systems are shifting toward a population behavioral health model that encompasses prevention, self-care, community outreach, workforce support and clinical services.
AHA podcast: Beacon Health’s Efforts to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality
Kimberly Green Reeves, vice president of community impact and partnerships at Beacon Health System, and Cassy White, director of community impact at Beacon Health System, share how data, care coordination and community involvement are helping reduce infant mortality in Michigan and Indiana.