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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.
AHA Center for Health Innovation Market Scan

Pathfinder Tools Provide On-Demand COVID-19 Information

Verily Life Sciences, a sister company to Google, has launched a new set of digital tools to help hospitals and health systems provide ondemand and up-to-date COVID-19 information.
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Ochsner Revs Up National Remote Patient Monitoring Plan

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) got a huge lift during the pandemic as record numbers of Americans opted for connected care from the safety of their homes, but will this trend continue? Ochsner Health is betting it will.
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Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Part B Revisions for CY2018

HPA Summary: Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2018; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Diab
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CDC maps show variance in adult physical activity levels by state, territory

More than 15% of adults in every U.S. state and territory are physically inactive, ranging from 17.3% in Colorado to 47.7% in Puerto Rico, according to state maps released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Using REAL Data to Address Disparities

Founded in 1989, the Metro Community Provider Network is a nonprofit organization in the Denver Metro area that provides medical and health education services to underserved communities.
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MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Hair, Heart and Health

What is it?Developed by MedStar Health, Hair, Heart and Health (HHH) is a community-based program that seeks to reduce risk for cardiovascular disease among African-American men.
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Special Bulletin: Text of Bipartisan, Bicameral Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Released

Last night, House and Senate Committee leaders announced a bipartisan agreement to address surprise medical bills, the “No Surprises Act.” The bill is supported by House Ways and Means Committee Ch
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Employee Wellness: Why Health Coaching Programs Should Be an Integral Part of Your Employer Workforce Strategy

Employee Wellness: Why Health Coaching Programs Should Be an Integral Part of Your Employer Workforce Strate
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Palliative Care for Today’s Patient Needs

So what is palliative care? It’s specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. And, it’s based on the needs of the patient, not on the patient’s prognosis. In today’s health care environment, more and more hospitals and health systems are forming and training multidisciplinary teams to offer human-centric, palliative care services so seriously ill patients can live better.