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MARCH 25, 2022

FDA to revive facility visits. Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Huntsville Hospital to launch new nurse training program. Alabama hospitals, nursing homes split $80 million in ARPA funds.

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JULY 29, 2022

429 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2022. 192 hospitals with 1 star from CMS: 2022. Nursing Home Operators Make Infrastructure, Staffing Changes to Meet Behavioral Health Needs. Alabama nursing homes battling staffing shortages amid COVID uptick. 7 Best Hospitals in Arizona for Cancer 2022-2023.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

3 Population Health Trends to Watch in 2022. 5 states facing highest, lowest weekly nursing home COVID-19 positivity rates. Fauci says FDA could authorize Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for kids under 5 in the next month. Nursing home industry reacts to health care worker vaccine mandate. Following Data Breach.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Meet new FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf: 5 things to know. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. ‘I feel extorted:’ Former FMC nurses told to pay $5K after being fired for refusing vaccine. Nursing home staffing changes backed. CONNECTICUT.

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Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2022

FDA final guidance presses industry to be ‘recall ready’ Final vaccine mandate deadlines still in play, despite removal vote. Providers happy nursing homes are among White House’s top priorities but disheartened at approach. HHS: What cybersecurity means for healthcare in 2022. Congress’ $1.5 CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Nurses make exit plans after RaDonda Vaught’s conviction. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Alaska needs to train more nurses, but it doesn’t have enough nursing faculty to meet demand. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Bill would use CMS’s Five-Star system to punish consistently 1-star nursing homes. Yale physician among 2022 McArthur Fellows. Windham Hospital Nurses, Healthcare Professionals Continue Contract Negotiations. Nursing home owner asks county to lift worker covenants so it can sell after only 3 years.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

FDA Bill Includes Medical Device Security Requirements For Manufacturers. HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL 4 largest healthcare data breaches of 2023 Anesthesia practices sue CMS over reimbursement method Antitrust enforcements hit a high in 2022, with health deals impacted ASCs face leadership exodus CMS floats appeals process over observational stays CMS proposes additional Medicare appeals processes FTC eyes healthcare mergers, report shows (..)

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JANUARY 12, 2024

NATIONAL 60% of health systems considering ASC joint ventures 9% of hospitals had ‘vulnerable’ cash on hand levels in 2022 $3.7B to settle improper billing allegations COVID-19 variant JN.1 1 ‘more transmissible’?

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

MARCH 15, 2024

A doctor shares the latest HHS opens probe into UnitedHealth’s cybersecurity as hack fallout continues HHS sends letter to healthcare leaders on Change cyberattack Hospitals face rising labor bill How 4 major payers have been affected by Change Healthcare attack Nonprofit hospitals still have negative outlook, but Fitch projects ‘better times’ Operating (..)

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Luke’s themed rooms a hit with young patients Mercy reverses auction results; declares University of Iowa winner KANSAS As rural Kansas emergency department announces closure, Gov.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Million to Settle Kickback Allegations Florida nursing home staffing changes opposed Leapfrog Group releases safety grades for Central Florida hospitals. Here’s where they stand Cook County nursing home officials warn of layoffs if tax system not addressed Cook County Health warns of data breach for 1.2

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

1 Mass General Brigham to build AI products with Australian health tech company Mass General Brigham hospital workers to receive average 21% raises Mass General Brigham to integrate triage AI across system Mass General Brigham sued over infection control lapse Nurse practitioner pleads guilty to $7.8M

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APRIL 7, 2023

NATIONAL AHA, AHCA warn CMS against unfunded nursing home staffing mandates AHA to Congress: Funding rural hospitals is critical for access AHA-supported bill to aid small rural hospitals reintroduced in Senate Biden won’t veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency CVS-branded hospitals?

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JULY 14, 2023

NATIONAL 3 Stark law updates changing the healthcare landscape Agency nurse prices move higher for skilled nursing as staffing minimum nears AHA Responds to Request for Information on Drug Shortages AHA responds to GOP inquiry on drug shortages, shares impact on hospitals and patient care Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs Cash (..)

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MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? buys industrial property in Rancho Cordova for $5.12

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

s Unity Health Care expanding services, adding staff in push for health equity A look back on the 2022 CRE themes in the health care industry in the D.C. s Unity Health Care expanding services, adding staff in push for health equity A look back on the 2022 CRE themes in the health care industry in the D.C. billion since pandemic U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL 988 suicide hotline adds support for American Sign Language 3 Takeaways from Physician Compensation Trends Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing Beverly Hospital AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in Senate AHA weighs in on CMS’ proposed ASC payment system AHA submits comments on CY 2024 (..)

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

to tackle brittle bone disease NEA nursing homes highlighted as best in the country NWA healthcare continues evolution despite challenges NWA, Fort Smith metro hospitals take on maternal mortality with statewide collaboration CALIFORNIA California Skilled Nursing Facilities, Owner and Management Company Agree to $45.6

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Vincent’s Birmingham names chief nursing officer Local dermatology practice opens location in Greystone Primary care option for seniors joining Five Points West Rural Alabama gets $1.4M to fight opioid epidemic UAB lands $36.7M federal research grant. Here is what it will fund. How often are they doing it?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B Luke’s named to PINC AI Top 100 Hospitals 2023 list Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct.

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MARCH 9, 2023

in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones Proposed bill aims to address ‘truth in advertising’ by Connecticut health care providers Shuttered nursing home in Wallingford sells for $1.6M

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

nurse charged with stealing pain medications Mayo Clinic workers say they have terrible health insurance Mayo Clinic will mentor these 9 AI startups MISSISSIPPI Baptist Health to merge with Meridian-based Anderson Mississippi is one of the worst states for health care, new study says.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Now they fear a detour COLORADO Colorado hospitals’ profits plunged roughly 90% in 2022 Denver Health and DPS to bring mobile health clinics to 4 schools Denver health care company merges, stretches reach to 2.5M area hospital needs a new leader The health crisis facing Black moms and their babies in the DC area As Md.

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APRIL 21, 2023

into cutting opioids in hospitals ISU and University of Utah partnership aims to combat Idaho’s mental health crisis Presbyterian-UnityPoint merger moves forward St. into cutting opioids in hospitals ISU and University of Utah partnership aims to combat Idaho’s mental health crisis Presbyterian-UnityPoint merger moves forward St.

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MARCH 24, 2023

on temporary labor in 2022 Mass. hospitals spent $1.5B

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AUGUST 4, 2023

News Ranking DC DC-area hospitals ranked among best in the nation DC Health releases results of investigation into nursing home after 7News story about medication errors Inova Fairfax tops new U.S. 4 Rankings show average health across Northeast Michigan MINNESOTA Essentia Health Opens $900M Replacement Hospital In Duluth, Minn.

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MAY 12, 2023

Mary’s Hospital opens women’s heart clinic Bills would set nurse staffing ratios in Michigan hospitals Family sues nursing home after woman chokes on food, dies Izzo name to adorn new Lansing medical center Large gift will fund cancer research at Ascension Providence Hospital Physician sentenced for billing Medicare $1.8M

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MAY 19, 2023

operating loss in Q2 As RI legislators near session’s end, compromise on expensive proposals looks inevitable ‘It is wrong’: Charlesgate workers ask state to keep nursing home open. Here’s what is happening there.

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Drug & Device Law

MAY 15, 2023

took judicial notice of “declarations issued by the Secretary and FDA declaring [that this] vaccine [w]as a vaccination contemplated under the PREP Act.” The various nursing home decisions (see our discussions here , here , and here ) were thus inapplicable, because all of those cases alleged failure to use any countermeasures at all.

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