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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. Florida physician convicted of $110M fraud. CONNECTICUT.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5

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MARCH 31, 2023

s Socially Determined aims to address potential gaps in Medicaid enrollment Lawsuits Mount Against DC Health Link Over Breach of Congress Members’ Data DC COVID-19 centers closing Friday Mayor Bowser Canceling $90 Million in Medical Debt for up to 90,000 DC Residents DELAWARE ChristianaCare CEO Dr.

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APRIL 15, 2022

CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.

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JUNE 9, 2023

million from Miracle Day Arkansas Hospice Takes Over LifeTouch Hospice Arkansas hospitals say they are struggling; report questions those claims Arkansas law allows physician assistants to be rendering providers for Medicaid Arkansas rural hospitals work to keep their doors open Panda Express Pledges $1.2M

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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. Alabama lawmaker’s push to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. $12 Huntsville Hospital to launch new nurse training program.

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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. Will Nemours’ Medicaid move leave 10,000 special-needs kids behind?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Washington, DC D.C.’s The fight over the deal is heating up. Groups aim to improve La. healthcare ranking, equity through advocacy Louisiana lawmakers call meeting on Blue Cross Blue Shield MAINE St.

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APRIL 26, 2024

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. 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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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. Chicago system names COO CommonSpirit’s operating losses swell, sparking job cuts Illinois hospital agrees to pay $12.5

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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.

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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.

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APRIL 14, 2023

But hospitals say they can’t afford to pay California hospital nurses to receive raises of up to 30% California pharmacist pleads guilty to multi-year Medicare fraud scheme Carmichael-based Eskaton pays $5.5 and Delaware Delaware struggles to investigate nursing homes, assisted living facilities.

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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 NATIONAL 8.5M NATIONAL 8.5M

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s how to find quality care CEOs turn attention from recovery to growth ARKANSAS Statistics show many northern Arkansas locations considered maternity care deserts How broadband expansion is bolstering rural healthcare Arkansas leaders work to close gap between medical school graduates and in-state residencies Program in south Arkansas provides (..)

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Louis nursing home endangered residents, report says Man pleads guilty to stabbing employee inside Missouri ASC A Missouri nursing home shut down suddenly. A new report offers insight into the ensuing confusion Rep. Cori Bush joins St.

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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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JUNE 3, 2022

AZDHS not protecting nursing home residents by reviewing complaints. Arizona Becomes 3rd State to Provide In-Home Care for Sick Children. Colorado hospital first to implant FDA approved stent. Medtronic, DaVita forming in-home-focused kidney care company. Pritzker signs nursing home reform legislation.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Bill would use CMS’s Five-Star system to punish consistently 1-star nursing homes. Providers raise concerns over California’s value-based Medicaid reforms. ’s Medicaid saga. Nursing home owner asks county to lift worker covenants so it can sell after only 3 years. Moving the Needle on SDOH Data.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

CDC gives nursing home workers a big break – if they’re boosted. CMS Issues Additional Vaccine Mandate Guidance for Nursing Homes. FDA expands use of Pfizer vaccine, green-lights boosters for children 12-15. Nursing home staff shortages overwhelming hospitals nationwide. fraud case in Arkansas.

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MARCH 29, 2024

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JANUARY 21, 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. Stretched Hospitals, Nursing Homes Fear Losing More Staff Over Vaccine Mandate.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

California physician convicted of healthcare fraud, kickbacks California’s healthcare minimum wage boost to cost $4B City Council upholds approval of Hollywood Presbyterian medical offices at 1321 N. Will it survive the next few years? See who got an A. IDAHO Kootenai Health on track for nonprofit conversion Jan.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Sanders pushes funding boost for rural health care Struggling to survive, the first rural hospitals line up for new federal lifeline ALABAMA AARP report puts spotlight on caregiving issues, expenses in Alabama All of Us Research Program launching new enrollment location in Dothan Local partnership to provide cancer screening for rural patients Medical (..)

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MARCH 8, 2024

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JULY 29, 2022

Nursing Home Operators Make Infrastructure, Staffing Changes to Meet Behavioral Health Needs. Alabama nursing homes battling staffing shortages amid COVID uptick. Washington, DC nursing home resident charged in murder of roommate. Bankrupt Nursing Home Chain QHC to Close 3 Facilities, Sale Remains Uncertain.

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APRIL 21, 2023

NATIONAL 6 health systems using GPT and AI tools 100,000 nurses left industry during the pandemic, report finds AHA backs bill to delay Medicaid DSH cuts by 2 years AHA launches info hub for healthcare quality leaders AHA opposes MedPAC recommendations to Congress on site-neutral, Part B drug, wage index policies AHA ramps up 340B protection efforts (..)

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JANUARY 28, 2022

FDA halts use of antibody drugs that don’t work vs. omicron. Healthcare groups urge Congress to extend Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver. Hospital discharge pressures build as nursing homes clamor for help. The nursing home staffing crisis right now is like nothing we’ve seen before. Medicare scheme.

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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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MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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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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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 in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Lima FLORIDA Allstate accuses Florida clinic of billing fraud, unnecessary spine surgeries Baptist Health, Compass Surgical Partners to launch ASC network Broward Health taps former Cleveland Clinic Florida CEO Cape Coral medical office building sells for $2.2M to settle improper billing allegations COVID-19 variant JN.1

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. Blue Shield of California is counting on it.

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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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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

NATIONAL A quiet ‘pharmageddon’ walkout AHA: Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Would Not Align with Modern Clinical Practice, Stifle Innovation AMA, allies plead for leniency as Medicare pay penalties loom ANA announces support for federal staffing ratios bill Apple eyes behavioral health space Clinically integrated networks poised to boost (..)

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