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AMA Declares Drug Shortages Urgent Public Health Crisis
The American Medical Association today adopted a policy declaring drug shortages an urgent public health crisis.
NCHS Approves First ICD-10 Codes for Human Trafficking Abuse
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics has released the first ICD-10-CM codes for classifying human trafficking abuse.
Senate Hearing Examines Administration’s Plan to Reduce Drug Costs
The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee today held a hearing examining the administration’s blueprint to lower prescription drug prices.
Rep. Matsui Introduces AHA-supported 340B Bill
Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) today introduced an AHA-supported bill that would make changes to the 340B drug savings program, including overturning last year’s significant Medicare payment reduction for many hospitals in the program and adding program integrity requirements for drug manufacturers participating in the program.
AHA Comments on Senate Finance Committee Opioid Legislation
The AHA today voiced support for certain provisions in and proposed amendments to the Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act.
CMS Will Not Update Overall Hospital Star Ratings in July
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced it will not update its overall hospital quality star ratings on Hospital Compare in July.
Nurse Leader Groups Form Workforce Initiative; Longtime Oncology Nurse Inspired by Her Father’s Caretakers
Also in this weekly roundup of nurse news: executive moves in the field.
Using Data and Social Determinants to Treat Medicaid Populations
Leaders from Providence St. Joseph Health, Children’s Hospital & Health System in Milwaukee and other organizations shared federal and state innovations in health care delivery, and the social supports that best address needs for Medicaid populations.
Senate Finance Committee Advances Opioid Legislation
The Senate Finance Committee yesterday voted to unanimously approve, as amended, the Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act.
House Approves Four AHA-Supported Opioid Bills
The House of Representatives last night approved 25 bills to combat the opioid crisis, including four supported by the AHA.