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The New York Times published a letter to the editor May 16 by AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack that responds to a May 4 op-ed that claimed hospitals are the biggest culprit in rising health care costs.
Sutter Health is taking a proactive, systemwide approach to maternal care — supporting a range of birth experiences while reinforcing the consistent use of evidence-based practices and clinical protocols. This includes a thoughtful approach to how and when cesarean sections are…
Elizabeth Mort, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer at Joint Commission, breaks down the five critical priorities boards must focus on — from quality metrics and risk transparency to accreditation readiness and patient safety culture.
An outbreak of measles in Utah has grown to 663 cases, the state’s Department of Health and Human Resources reported May 12.
During a trip to the Nashville VA Medical Center in Tennessee, singer Maggie Rose highlighted how music is a bridge to human connection, healing and hope for patients and caregivers alike.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released May 14 found that U.S.-reported dengue cases in 2024 increased 359% above the annual average from 2010-2023.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced May 14 that 41 people across the U.S. are being monitored for symptoms of hantavirus following an outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released details on downloading its upcoming fiscal year 2025 Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report, or PEPPER, for critical access hospitals.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services May 13 announced 29 health care organizations have pledged early participation in its electronic prior authorization initiative.
A majority of physicians say the prior authorization process continues to negatively impact patient outcomes and employee productivity, according to a survey released May 13 by the American Medical Association.