What is HEMA?

The Pink Sheet reports on a new international health technology assessment (HTA) body: Health Economics Methods Advisory group (HEMA). The Health Economics Methods Advisory group (HEMA) is a new, independent group of health technology assessment agencies from the US, England and Canada that will work together to develop recommendations on adopting novel health economic methods…

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How We Can Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections

As hospitals nationwide search to improve the cleanliness of their facilities, infection control continues to be one of their biggest challenges. The challenge of preventing healthcare associated infections persists for several reasons: pathogens have become more resistant; patient flow demands have put added pressure to quickly clean and disinfect patient rooms; and human error, partly…

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How Pending Health-Related Lawsuits Could be Impacted by the Incoming Trump Administration

This brief provides an overview of current lawsuits in health policy including preventive services, abortion care, gender affirming care, Medicare drug price negotiations, nursing home staffing rules, private coverage consumer protections, and protections and health coverage for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients; how they may be affected by the incoming Trump administration; and…

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