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Support H.R.7961 – SAVE Act (117th Congress)
H.R.7961 – Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (117th Congress) is sponsored by Representative Dean [D-PA-4] and introduced 06/07/2022. Thirty-four* bipartisan representatives ...
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New Duquesne-CDC Partnership Focusing on PPE Equity
A new partnership between Duquesne University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will help to develop strategies ...
Human Resources
AMA: Physician Burnout Rate Spikes to New Height
The burnout rate among physicians in the United States spiked dramatically during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
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Highmark Showing Reduced Costs and Improved Outcomes With Value-Based Care Programs
Following extensive research and data review, Highmark Inc. has released new findings showing reduced costs and improved clinical outcomes for ...
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First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported Since 2021
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has identified the first human case of West Nile virus in Allegheny County since ...
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Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Available in Allegheny County
The new COVID-19 bivalent booster shot is now available in Allegheny County. The new vaccine was created to protect against ...
Patient Experience
Resolving Barriers to Care: Patient Activation is a Step Forward for Health Systems to Advance Health Equity in Value-Based Care
By Greer Myers, President, Guideway Care When most healthcare executives hear the term “health equity” they usually associate it with ...
