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CMS memo reiterates nutrition service obligations for hospitals in light of updated dietary guidelines

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 20 released a memorandum reinforcing hospital nutrition service obligations for hospitals.

Study: Premature placental separation could increase child’s risk of heart disease by age 28

An American Heart Association study published March 25 found that children born to mothers with premature placental separation could be at higher risk of heart disease by age 28.

HHS announces members of Healthcare Advisory Committee

The Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee March 26.

AHA podcast: A New Prescription for Community Health

Venita Owens, president of Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center, and Andrea Hayes, manager of marketing and public relations for Baylor Scott & White, discuss how medical care, nutrition, education and fitness are coming together to support underserved populations in Dallas.

AHA podcast: Rethinking Primary Care to Support Medically Complex Patients 

The University of Utah Health shares how it is using intensive primary care to support patients navigating complex medical and social challenge.

Advisory group conducting survey on No Surprises Act good faith estimates 

The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange announced that it is conducting a survey on how health care providers are implementing good faith estimates for uninsured and self-pay individuals under the federal No Surprises Act.

CDC reports measles cases near 1,500 nationally; South Carolina outbreak continues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that there are now 1,487 confirmed measles cases nationwide so far

Registration discounts for Healthier Together Conference available until March 31

Early-bird registration rates for the AHA’s Healthier Together Conference end March 31. This inaugural conference on community health, care delivery transformation and redu

Premature menopause raises risk of heart disease, study says 

A JAMA study published March 18 found that women who experience premature menopause have a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease.

AHA advertorial highlights how hospitals serve communities

“Hospitals are the heart of communities across America for one fundamental reason: They support patients whenever, wherever and however they need care,” writes AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack in an advertorial published March 17 in The Wall Street Journal.