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CDC confirms 62 cases of mysterious paralyzing virus in 22 U.S. states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday announced that it has confirmed 62 cases of acute flaccid myelitis – a polio-like illness that mostly affects children and can cause paralysis.
AHA shares recommendations with ONC on EHR Reporting Program
Given the high adoption rate of certified electronic health records, the EHR Reporting Program should “emphasize reporting criteria that indicate how certified EHRs support the safe, efficient and
WHO: Ebola activity in Congo doesn’t constitute global health emergency
The World Health Organization said today that the latest outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo does not constitute a global health emergency at this time, saying it does not pose a serious threat of spreading.
Throwback Thursday: First Person Oral History with Austin Ross
On Thursdays, we highlight an oral history featuring a health care leader who shaped the past and laid the foundation for the future.
How hospitals are customizing their EHRs for better patient care
Also in this roundup of weekly health news: suicide rates are on the rise, but not for Latinos; and electric scooters are taking off, but people not wearing helmets has led to more ED visits.
Report shows uptick in number of Medicare Advantage plans in 2019
Nationwide, 2,734 Medicare Advantage plans will be available for individual enrollment in 2019 – an increase of 417 plans since 2018, according to a report this week by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
HHS highlights regulatory reform efforts
HHS yesterday highlighted a number of its efforts in fiscal year 2018 that it says have reduced the burden of regulations by $12.5 billion.
AHA, NUL release resources for building community health worker programs
The AHA and National Urban League today released a compendium of resources to help hospitals and health systems implement successful and sustainable community health worker programs.
Hospital groups urge court to reject HHS motion for stay in 340B transparency case
The AHA and other hospital groups today opposed the Department of Health and Human Services motion to stay in the groups’ lawsuit challenging the excessive delay in the effective date for the 340B price transparency rule.
Registration is open for 2019 ACHI National Conference
Registration is open for the Association for Community Health Improvement National Conference, March 19–21, 2019, in Chicago.