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CDC: Vaping-related lung injuries continue to climb
The CDC yesterday updated the number of people with confirmed or probable lung injuries associated with electronic cigarette use or vaping products to 2,172 in 49 states.
CDC: Fewer adults smoking cigarettes, more vaping
A record low 13.7% of U.S. adults smoked cigarettes in 2018, down from 14% in 2017.
Joint Statement from National Hospital and Health System Groups on Public Disclosure of Privately Negotiated Rates Final Rule
The American Hospital Association (AHA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) and Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) issued the following joint statement on today’s final rule from CMS: Today’s rule mandating the public disclosure of privately negotiated rates between commercial health insurance companies and hospitals is a setback in efforts to provide patients with the most relevant information they need to make informed decisions about their care.
The Effects of Ransomware Don’t End with the Ransom
The Effects of Ransomware Don’t End with the Ransom
Survey: Updating health plan directories costs practices nearly $3B a year
Physician practices spend an estimated $2.76 billion a year updating provider directory information for health plans, according to a survey released yesterday by CAQH.
Hospital groups urge NLRB to modify its standards for offensive speech
The National Labor Relations Board should conclude that employee conduct that occurs in a health care setting and violates a lawful employer rule is presumptively unprotected by the National Labor Relations Act.
Special Bulletin: CMS Releases Proposed Rule on Medicaid Fiscal Accountability
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nov. 12 released a comprehensive proposed rule addressing Medicaid fiscal accountability.
HHS funds development of tests to distinguish bacterial and viral infections
The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $6 million contract to further develop a novel diagnostics technology to rapidly distinguish bacterial infections from viral infections.
AHA's Wurth to retire in 2020; Michelle Hood to join association
Maryjane Wurth, AHA executive vice president and chief operating officer, will retire next year after a long and distinguished career in the hospital association field, the AHA announced today.
AHA, Associations, Hospitals Response to Government’s Letter to the D.C. Circuit Following Oral Argument
AHA, Associations, Hospitals response to the government’s letter to the D.C.