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Hargan to convene quarterly meeting of health care investors, innovators

Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan plans to meet quarterly with health care investors and innovators to discuss and receive perspectives on emerging opportunities and how the government can facilitate and accelerate innovation.
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Perspective: The Wrong Prescription for Access to Care

Having options is good. Having options when it comes to health care is essential. Patients need the flexibility to get the treatment they need in the setting that’s most appropriate and convenient for them. But a recent proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could jeopardize patients’ access to convenient care. 
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Report highlights U.S. mortality trends

The U.S. death rate decreased 8% between 2006 and 2016, to about 729 deaths per 100,000 residents, according to the latest annual report on the nation’s health by the National Center for Health Statistics, which includes a special feature on mortality.
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CDC urges vigilance to prevent outbreaks in hurricane-affected areas

Clinicians assessing patients affected by Hurricane Florence should be vigilant in looking for community and health care-associated infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised yesterday.
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AHA: CMS proposals likely result in ‘significant decrease’ in MSSP participation

The AHA appreciates certain steps the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is taking to improve the stability and flexibility of the Medicare Shared Savings Program; however, the associatio
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Using Information Technology to Provide Great Service

Helping patients manage their health requires developing superior IT-enabled services. How should health care providers tackle this challenge?
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Nurse donates kidney to save patient’s life

Also in this roundup of nursing news: nurses are on top of getting their annual flu shots, and added inclusivity training could help nurses as they lead their teams.
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National Academy of Medicine elects 85 new members 

The National Academy of Medicine this week announced the election of 75 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting.
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FDA issues draft guidance on cybersecurity for medical device industry 

The Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance that provides recommendations to the medical device industry on cybersecurity considerations for device design, labeling and documentation that the FDA recommends be included in premarket submissions for medical devices with cybersecurity risk.
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HHS convenes national forum on neonatal abstinence syndrome

The Department of Health and Human Services today hosted a national meeting on neonatal abstinence syndrome focused on how to use health technology and data to better understand outcomes and improve long-term care.