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This channel newsfeed includes clinical content on treating patients or the clinical implications in a variety of cardiac subspecialties and disease states. The channel includes news on cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology, hypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

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American Hospital Association wants all healthcare workers vaccinated

The AHA is urging all provider organizations to require COVID-19 vaccinations for their healthcare workers while also pledging support to organizations that adopt such mandates.

COVID-19 vaccination opinions vary by political affiliation

Which Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and which are saying no to the vaccines can be predicted along political party lines.

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Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandated for healthcare workers?

As COVID-19 cases rise again, the pressing question of whether vaccinations should be required for healthcare workers is gaining attention.

 

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COVID cases rise again

After months of declining cases in the U.S., COVID-19 is once again spiking—an alarming public health trend that could disrupt states reopening and loosening lockdown measures.

 

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CVS: Pandemic influenced personal health improvements

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many people to take control of their health, according to the 2021 Health Care Insights Survey from CVS Health. 

 

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Teens are getting the COVID vaccine—even when parents say not to

With the U.S. opening approved COVID-19 vaccines to those 12 and older, teenagers are opting in on inoculations. 

 

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Pandemic worsened mental health conditions among healthcare workers

More than half of healthcare workers reported at least one adverse mental health condition tied to the public health crisis caused by COVID-19, new data from the CDC reveals.

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Hospitals, physician groups recovering from pandemic lows

Hospitals, health systems and physician groups saw big gains in May compared to the same month in 2020 when COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures were in place. 

 

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From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

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Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met. 

AI in Healthcare
Healthcare AI regulation needs nuance, balance: Research review

When regulating AI-equipped medical devices, the FDA might take a page from the Department of Transportation’s playbook for overseeing AI-equipped vehicles. These run the gamut from assisting human drivers to fully taking the wheel.