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Kidney transplant patient, surgeons advance organ transplantation with groundbreaking procedure
In mid-March 2024, surgeons from the transplant center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year old man with end-stage kidney disease.
MACPAC recommends increased transparency on Medicaid and CHIP financing
The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) June 11 released its June report to Congress. The first chapter focuses on improving the transparency of financing the non-federal share of Medicaid and CHIP.
Case studies: Hospitals demonstrate practical application of the community health assessment tool
AHA’s Community Health Assessment toolkit provides step-by-step instructions for conducting community health assessments and improvement plans.
HRSA announces Montana eligible for $5.4 million in federal funds for maternal and child home visiting program
The Health Resources and Services Administration June 11 announced that Montana is eligible for $5.4 million in federal funding this year for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, which provides voluntary home visits to improve maternal and child health for families in high-risk communities.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau releases proposed rule removing medical bills from credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau June 11 released a proposed rule that would remove medical bills from credit reports. The rule would prohibit credit reporting companies from sharing medical debts with lenders and prevent lenders from making borrowing decisions based on medical information.
University of Kansas Health System New App Available for 24/7 Orthopedic Care
The University of Kansas Health System has partnered with HURT!, a mobile application people can access afterhours to get free injury assessment from orthopedic specialists.
Site-neutral Payment Policies Threaten Access to Hospital-level Care Infographic
Americans depend on hospitals providing 24/7 access to care. Hospitals serve all patients, regardless of ability to pay. Hospitals serve as a safety net for vulnerable populations. Hospitals must have the resources to respond to local disasters. Medicare fails to pay its fair share of these costs. Medicare reimburses hospitals only 84 cents for every dollar hospitals spend providing care to Medicare beneficiaries.