BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. recently announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved accelerated assessment for BioMarin’s cerliponase alfa Marketing Authorization Application (MAA).

Leaders at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and CVS Health recently stated that they have launched a new initiative to give institutions of higher learning funds to become tobacco and smoke-free.

The Lupus Foundation of America recently encouraged the people to join KNOW LUPUS, a nationwide effort to increase the funds and awareness that are important to creating a world with a future that doesn’t have lupus.

The ALS Association has partnered with Prize4Life to announce the winners of its first phase of The ALS Assistive Technology Challenge, granting a total of $400,000 in prizes.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its final rule concerning fire protection guidelines, which will update the fire protection guidelines at several health care facilities.

Leaders at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently stated that it plans to test a new payment model that is designed to improve the quality of care for residents who live in nursing facilities.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently launched its second annual National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day on May 4 to encourage people to live lifestyles that are more fit and active.

Leaders of the ALS Association, Cytokinetics Inc. and the ALS community at large recently welcomed ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Awareness Month in May with a variety of awareness initiatives.

Officials with the FDA recently announced that it has launched a new public education campaign that seeks to prevent and decrease the use of tobacco among young adults who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT).

The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the top voluntary health organization in the U.S., recently announced the four recipients for this year’s Professional Interest Group Awards.

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recently presented its advocacy issues to the 2016 Family Medicine Congressional Conference, held at Capitol Hill.

Leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published data that show an overwhelming connection between advertisements for electronic cigarettes and use of e-cigarettes among youth.

The Joint Leadership Group is currently going through the selection process to find a team and leader for the One Brave Idea research fund, which is designed to decrease coronary heart disease.

Officials with the ADA, leading voluntary health organization in the U.S., recently announced that it will recognize the top clinicians, researchers and educators at the 76th Scientific Sessions with National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards.

The American Diabetes Association recently welcomed Tulane Medical Center to the Diabetes INSIDE initiative, which is dedicated to making quality improvements in health systems in order to benefit patient outcomes.

Astellas Pharma Inc. recently opened the C3 Prize grant challenge to applicants who want to develop non-medicine innovations to enhance the cancer care experience.

Abbott recently received three awards for its initiatives to reach operational excellence at its diagnostics manufacturing facility in Longford, Ireland, which creates tests that laboratories and hospitals around the world use.

Leaders at the National Kidney Foundation (NKH) and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA) recently announced their new partnership in fighting cardiovascular and kidney disease.

Leaders at the American Heart Association (AHA) as well as Aramark recently initiated a new community health engagement program that is designed to improve the diet and health of people living in underserved communities.

Health professionals at the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease recently published the National Factsheet on the Impact of Chronic Disease in the United States.