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AHA Hails Signing of Law to Fight Drug Shortages
The nation's hospitals hailed President Barack Obama's signing of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act on Monday as the right step to address the nation's drug-shortage problem.
“With nearly 100% of hospitals reporting shortages, access to life-saving drugs is essential,” Richard Umbdenstock, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, said in a statement. “The law will help hospitals obtain that critical access.”
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Source: ModernHealthcare.com
It will do that, Umbdenstock continued, by improving communications between pharmaceutical manufacturers and the public; by giving the FDA authority to quicken approvals; and by permitting providers to take the necessary action to conserve their drug inventories.
Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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