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Sen. Susan Collins to Receive AHA Honorary Life Membership Award
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) will be presented with the AHA Honorary Life Membership Award for her contributions to hospitals and health care in America on Monday, May 7 during the AHA’s Annual Membership Meeting.
VA Secretary Nominee Withdraws
Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., today announced he has withdrawn his nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs amid allegations of improper conduct.
Humana Launches Hospital Quality Incentive Program
Humana Inc. has launched a national program that will compensate hospitals for improving patient experience, safety and outcomes based on certain quality measures from The Joint Commission’s Integrated Care Certification and hospital-based Palliative Care Coordination Certification programs.
House Hearing Examines Health Care Innovation and Technology
The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee today held a hearing on innovative practices and technology in health care.
Study: Racial Gap in Premature Death Rates Declining
Years of life lost, a measure of premature death, declined 28% for black Americans and 4% for white Americans between 1990 and 2014, according to a study published yesterday in the journal PLoS ONE.
House Panel Approves AHA-supported Opioid Bills as Part of Marathon Markup
The bills would amend the Medicaid Institutions for Mental Disease exclusion; cover IMD substance use disorder treatment for pregnant women up to 12 months after delivery; and provide grants to study alternative emergency pain management protocols, and develop programs to ensure care coordination and treatment for patients who have experienced overdoses.
Perspective: Lifting the Burden on America’s Hospitals and Health Systems
We’re pleased to see CMS follow through on its commitment to reduce regulatory burden. This is crucially needed as we continue, and accelerate, the transition to value-based care.
ProMedica to Acquire HCR ManorCare
ProMedica this week announced it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Welltower Inc. to acquire HCR ManorCare, the nation's second largest provider of post-acute and long-term care services.
CMS: Medicare Advantage Data Available for Research
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is making Medicare Advantage data available to researchers, beginning with data on services provided to beneficiaries in calendar year 2015.
Senate Confirms New FTC Chair, Members
The Senate yesterday confirmed five people nominated by President Trump to serve seven-year terms on the Federal Trade Commission, restoring the panel to a full five members.