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APRIL 15, 2022

FDA clarifies cybersecurity recommendations for device makers in new guidance. HHS reveals strategy on social determinants of health. HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. Prices are soaring — but not for health care. Social Determinants of Health Worsened Specialty Care Access.

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MARCH 25, 2022

FDA to revive facility visits. Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act becomes law. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Most doctors have patients affected by social drivers but feel ill-equipped to address them, survey finds. Pandemic puts local health care to the ultimate test.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Lawmakers call on Biden to end public health emergency. Meet new FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf: 5 things to know. Doctors: Pediatric COVID cases appear to be trending down. UAB, DCH Health System form partnership on maternal care. Florida physician convicted of $110M fraud. of Public Health website.

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MARCH 3, 2023

on 7th medical office building acquisition in a year Baptist Health expanding in Nassau and St. million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T. Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. for scholarships Yale New Haven investment leader departs DC D.C.’s

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Some local ER doctors are adamantly opposed. to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 4 Rankings show average health across Northeast Michigan MINNESOTA Essentia Health Opens $900M Replacement Hospital In Duluth, Minn.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md. Silver Springs Blvd.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

A shortage of doctors Monroe County Hospital to shut down labor and delivery unit ALASKA Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings She received chemo in two states. medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md. Silver Springs Blvd.

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APRIL 26, 2024

area health system chief leaving for post in Florida Supreme Court will not hear D.C. health dept. biotech’s patent infringement appeal A D.C. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. processed 1.5

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JUNE 9, 2023

ConnectiCare names new president; interim leader Wachtelhausen to retire CT passes bill focused on expanding kids’ mental health services DC Why D.C.’s What happens now?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

’s most distinguished (and hardest-working) dogs Dozens laid off at the George Washington University Hospital GWU Hospital lays off dozens, citing ‘challenging time’ in health care MedStar agrees to pay in federal suit alleging disability discrimination MedStar, Justice Department reach settlement over allegations of ADA violations D.C.

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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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JUNE 7, 2024

News ranks hospitals in health equity. for patient experience Emory Hospital Midtown will ‘move to normal operations’ after water pressure returned overnight Marietta’s Wellstar medical center now one of three Level I trauma centers in metro Atlanta Northside Hospital programs prioritize mental health in the workplace Rural U.S.

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MAY 31, 2024

public relations firm strikes second acquisition after landing PE investment D.C.’s public relations firm strikes second acquisition after landing PE investment D.C.’s area philanthropist opens women’s wellness center in Bethesda D.C. area philanthropist opens women’s wellness center in Bethesda D.C.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

hospitals Savannah hospitals at full capacity Georgia lawmaker proposes bill to limit AI’s use in health insurance decisions 6 GA Hospitals Among Best In US: New Ranking ‘It can all start there’: This is why Georgia is investing in behavioral health crisis centers $2.2M

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

health care Skilled nursing providers embrace bill nixing staff mandate, despite uncertain fate US News to begin rating ASCs ALABAMA Birmingham business lands pharmacy contract with Louisiana hospital Madison Co. ’s Vanda Pharmaceuticals scores FDA review of key drug after multiyear battle D.C.’s for community health in Md.,

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency. USDA awards health care grants to rural hospitals in Mississippi, Alabama. East Alabama Health Joins Apprentice Partnership. Virtis Health Unveils Infusion Centers in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama. Bain: 25% of clinicians want out of healthcare.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

hospitals for maternity care UMass Memorial Medical Center to reinstate caregiver mask mandate Massachusetts health system sees over $17M FY ’23 profit Mass. How a Michigan health system is responding. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

COVID-19 forced a spike in policy-makers’ interest and willingness to invest in public health; a spike that is unfortunately retreating to the old business as usual. I consulted several experts in health IT to ask how such IT could improve data collection and sharing in public health.

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MAY 24, 2024

Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9% Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9%

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JUNE 3, 2022

Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. COVID-fatigued health workers are mobilizing. Doctors, nurses risked their lives to battle COVID. Now they’re facing a mental health crisis. HHS formally establishes federal health research agency. Seeking a primary-care doctor in Bloomington?

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JANUARY 7, 2022

FDA expands use of Pfizer vaccine, green-lights boosters for children 12-15. Fitch Ratings: Kronos ransomware attack harms healthcare public finance sector. Health systems eye outpatient sector as hospital M&A continues to slump. Alabama Department of Public Health at ‘highest level’ of concern over COVID cases surge.

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MARCH 24, 2023

grant for public health response Hawaii Gov. Mary’s hospital names new president and CEO; starts April 24 HAWAII Maui healthcare workers remain on strike, no clear end Hawaii gets $14.2M

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MARCH 8, 2024

of Health Services announces first-ever chief heat officer Valley exec on track to raise $2B for pediatric health system Gov. NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5%

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JANUARY 21, 2022

CVS, Uber partner on health equity initiative. Fauci says FDA could authorize Pfizer’s Covid vaccine for kids under 5 in the next month. Alabama doctors advance organ transplantation with gene-edited pig kidneys. Arizona Health Care System Can’t Take Much More, Current Surge Has Yet to Peak: Doctor.

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JULY 29, 2022

‘District’s Doctor’ reflects on the health of the city and service during COVID. Delaware Expands Access to Maternal, Infant Health Care. Public Health Emergency extended for 13th time. Atlanta doctors reluctant to treat miscarriages fearing criminal penalty. NJ and Del. Nearly half of Hawai?i

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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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APRIL 7, 2023

5 moves to know Most hospital websites routinely transfer patient data via tracking tools Nonprofit hospitals that pay board members linked to less charity care Nurses, federal lawmakers push for staffing ratio legislation Reports of serious adverse events rose in 2022: Joint Commission Doctors are drowning in paperwork.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

FDA halts use of antibody drugs that don’t work vs. omicron. FDA finalizes two guidances on including patient perspectives in medtech clinical trials. State health officer discusses Alabama’s COVID-19 peak. Arkansas health officials weigh in on mask debate, warn of fake masks. Here’s what’s on tap.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million patients Senate committee advances bill cutting hospital facility fees What Joint Commission, NQF’s affiliation means for hospitals Which health systems teamed up with Amazon, Google + Microsoft ALABAMA Alabama gets $3.6M in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

over Claims Practices Where things stand in Central California 1 month after a community hospital’s closure California hospital names Kelly Linden CEO Upcoming California health bills to watch, including a conversation with Rep. Blue Shield of California is counting on it.

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MARCH 9, 2023

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 in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B

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JULY 14, 2023

billion behavioral health contract to Centene Idaho Drops Panel Investigating Pregnancy-Related Deaths as US Maternal Mortality Surges Kootenai Health CEO to retire after nonprofit conversion Kootenai Health on track for nonprofit conversion Ammon Bundy a no-show for beginning of St. to 18 central Mass. to 18 central Mass.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif. family sues hospital over life-altering injuries Calif. They want an exception for burnout counseling.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

CALIFORNIA 8 ASCs opening in Florida, California and New York A bankrupt California hospital left a health care desert. CALIFORNIA 8 ASCs opening in Florida, California and New York A bankrupt California hospital left a health care desert.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

institute focused on health equity Medical providers at D.C.’s How many were women?

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