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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Colorado ends daily reporting of COVID-19 numbers. State health commissioner warns of 3 respiratory viruses – RSV, COVID and the flu – that could threaten hospital capacity. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Luke’s surgeons open independent Idaho orthopedic clinic Court dismisses legal case over Idaho health grants, but investigation isn’t over Saint Alphonsus to break ground on new medical health plaza in Caldwell Portneuf Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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JULY 28, 2023

cards; what to know Mercy Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati names Missy Hendon Deters president Physician loses medical license following TikTok livestream 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands struggling with mental health in Ohio Doctor sues Adena Health for defamation after he reported misconduct St.

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JUNE 30, 2023

Mary’s Hospital unit closures Two Blessing Health leaders retire on July 1 OSF: Peru hospital to be reopened in fall Expert panel examines policy opportunities at intersection of health and incarceration in Illinois Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of dual-eligible coverage INDIANA 3 big noncompete ban (..)

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

It has nine licensed mental health professionals on staff, all committed to providing thorough delivery of psychiatric care based on the latest research. Unsecure telehealth connections can open the door for fraud, phishing and ransomware attacks, with serious reputational and financial consequences. THE PROBLEM.

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MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Outpatient surgery center eyes Lewiston site St. Luke’s Health System asks judge to hold far-right leader in contempt, seeks $7.5M

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APRIL 1, 2022

Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Alaska’s top doctor on living with COVID in the post-restriction era. Alaska again leads all states in COVID-19 case rate; 559 new cases reported in past 2 days. . Hospital board meets with SEARHC leadership.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Four Healthcare Compliance Issues to Watch — COVID Public Health Emergency Ends Barring a catastrophic spike in the infection rate from COVID-19 (or the appearance of another pandemic-triggering superbug), the U.S. The FBI reported at least 210 healthcare-related ransomware complaints in 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ransomware group claims responsibility for 2 hospital cyberattacks California found ‘major deficiencies’ at hospital pharmacy on probation California health leaders provide updates on CalAIM implementation California health system uses $1.5M Care must pay $1.3M Was it meant to ‘improperly influence’ her?

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MARCH 25, 2022

OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule. OSHA will hold hearing on permanent COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. Moderna wants the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6. Alabama COVID hospitalizations drop to lowest point since pandemic started.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

News The 5 best hospitals in Florida for cardiac care Florida COVID-19 cases almost double since May GEORGIA 12 Metro ATL Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. Some local ER doctors are adamantly opposed. to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No.

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MAY 17, 2024

NATIONAL A deep dive into health system and health plan Q1 earnings Amazon building ‘modern pharmacy’ of the future: Medical Officer Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks CMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025 Could providers be liable in Change outage?

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APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St. in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

native Drew Weissman wins Nobel Prize for contributions to Covid-19 vaccines Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy Milford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health State report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’ ‘The environment has been improving’ for women in Mass.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

native Drew Weissman wins Nobel Prize for contributions to Covid-19 vaccines Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy Milford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health State report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’ ‘The environment has been improving’ for women in Mass.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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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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APRIL 26, 2024

area health system chief leaving for post in Florida Supreme Court will not hear D.C. biotech’s patent infringement appeal A D.C. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Healthcare Association names new CEO Digestive health company acquires Delaware practice, surgery centers GI Specialists partners with US Digestive Health Delaware COVID numbers fluctuate amid nationwide uptick FLORIDA Ascension St. healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt.

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MARCH 18, 2022

CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. Senate narrowly votes to get rid of COVID-19 national emergency. Jeff Zients stepping down as White House covid coordinator; Biden names public health expert Ashish Jha as replacement.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Legislators want to know why Lawsuit: Minnesota’s free training hurt nursing assistant schools A group of Minnesotans are suing local hospitals after losing loved ones to COVID-19 Minnesota Cuts the Ribbon on Dynamic New Clinic MISSISSIPPI Everyone you know sick? system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M

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AUGUST 26, 2022

COVID-19 emergencies linger throughout U.S. Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate begins to decline. Alaska’s COVID ‘superstorm’ experience of 2021 offers lessons for future pandemics, study says. COVID-19 hit California transit, air industry hard, study shows. Compliance with Oct.

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JUNE 23, 2023

NATIONAL AHA, CHA respond to Human Rights Watch report on nonprofit hospitals AMA urges end of noncompete clauses in physician contracts Amazon launches $100M generative AI center, targeting healthcare As urged by AHA, Supreme Court rules government can dismiss FCA case over relator’s objection Biden announces leader of the CDC Bill would give Biden (..)

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JANUARY 7, 2022

CDC shortens COVID isolation rules for health workers. COVID-19 hospitalizations up in 34 states. Fitch Ratings: Kronos ransomware attack harms healthcare public finance sector. More Military Medical Personnel Are Assisting Hospitals With Covid-19 Treatment As Staff Shortages Mount. ARIZONA.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL AHA pushes back on HHS proposal to penalize hospitals for cyberattacks AHA urges Congress to oppose H.R. Newsom seeks changes to California’s new healthcare wage law Prime completes California hospital sale Rare disease tech company was rolled up two years ago. AstraZeneca to buy vaccine company for $1.1B

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. Supreme Court won’t hear COVID vaccine case filed by N.J.

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MARCH 17, 2023

NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T Lawmakers are now mulling limits. Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2 in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

5 states facing highest, lowest weekly nursing home COVID-19 positivity rates. AMDA releases COVID-19 vaccine medical exemption request forms, guidance. CMS healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforceable nationwide after Texas suit dismissed. COVID-19 emergency could end this year, WHO says.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records.

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MAY 5, 2023

Health systems ‘taking a breath’ on major construction projects HHS to drop COVID-19 vaccine rule for hospitals HHS to Start Unwinding COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement How Are Health Care Organizations Working on DEI Efforts?

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JULY 29, 2022

COVID-19 and monkeypox, case numbers, treatment options diverge widely in Alabama. Alabama nursing homes battling staffing shortages amid COVID uptick. Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: Hospitalizations remain relatively steady from last week. COVID numbers stay steady. Mergen resigns from Medical Center Barbour.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

nursing home advocate: industry in ‘death spiral’ from lack of health care providers, low pay Georgia medical center named one of the ‘most beautiful hospitals in the U.S.’ Maryland hospitals have ways to help them stop. grant to train 140 ‘complex care’ nurses Health Foundation of Central Mass.

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MARCH 29, 2024

after cyberattack CHI St. lawmakers agree to make it easier to build new hospitals Hoar Begins Construction on $18.3M migrants are a housing challenge. migrants are a housing challenge.

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MARCH 24, 2023

5 moves to know Ransomware Attacks Target Undermanned US Rural Hospitals: Report Research: What Happens When Private Equity Firms Buy Hospitals?

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APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.

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