Marc Boom, M.D., is president and CEO of Houston Methodist, which includes a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center with seven other hospitals located throughout Greater Houston. As a practicing physician and health system leader, Dr. …
A study released Jan. 12 by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology analyzed the current state of heart health in the U.S., highlighting the burden of disease, quality of care and mortality trends of risk factors and conditions that can lead to …
The five-year survival rate for all cancers in the U.S. has reached 70% for the first time, according to a report published Jan. 13 by the American Cancer Society. The study analyzed diagnosed cases of cancer in the U.S. from 2015-2021. Among the findings, …
The AHA, in partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina’s National Mass Violence Center, Jan. 13 released a new guide for hospital and health care leaders on how to prepare for, respond, mitigate and recover from mass violence incidents. The …
Tina Eden, R.N., CEO of Virginia Gay Hospital, and Jacinda Bunch, Ph.D., R.N., assistant professor at the Iowa College of Nursing and senior advisor to Simulation in Motion-Iowa, or SIM-IA, dive into how this mobile clinical education program is delivering …
A Senate Judiciary Committee report released Jan. 12 found that UnitedHealth Group used “aggressive strategies” to maximize its Medicare Advantage risk-adjustment scores and collect higher payments from diagnoses of MA enrollees. The report said that UHG …
Several health care groups, including the AHA, Jan. 12 told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services it is wrong to tell hospitals and health systems they “are to” complete the agency’s Outpatient Prospective Payment System Drug Acquisition Cost …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a request for information seeking input on replacing its Medicare claims processing system with a real-time, cloud-based platform. Under the program, called ClaimsCore, CMS is seeking vendors …
Congress returned to Washington this week with a full plate of issues to contend with in the short-term as it defines its legislative agenda for the remainder of 2026. With the mid-term elections only 298 days away, there will be limited time to address …
The FBI Jan. 8 released an alert on evolving threat tactics by Kimsuky, a North Korean state-sponsored cyber threat group. As of last year, the group has targeted research organizations, academic institutions, and U.S. and foreign government entities by …
A study published Jan. 7 by the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center examined the availability of hospital-based obstetric services in the U.S. by county from 2010-2023. It found 293 counties (8.6%) nationwide lost all hospital-based …
The AHA Jan. 9 urged the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to consider, during its next meeting Jan. 15-16, higher payment updates for the inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems than those discussed in December and to examine Medicare …
The House Jan. 8 passed legislation granting a three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits, which the federal government offers to help some individuals and families purchase insurance on the health insurance marketplaces. The measure passed …
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jan. 7 denied the government’s motion for a stay in a lawsuit filed by the AHA, the Maine Hospital Association and four safety-net health systems challenging the Department of Health and Human Services’ 340B Rebate …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has implemented an online form for providers to submit complaints regarding Medicare Advantage plans. A CMS memorandum issued Dec. 22 announced implementation of the form. Subsequently, CMS has stated that …
The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture Jan. 7 released updated dietary guidelines for Americans. The new guidelines suggest prioritizing protein in each meal; full-fat dairy with no added sugars; whole fruits and vegetables; healthy …
As hospitals and health systems look for sustainable and scalable solutions to help address rising behavioral health needs across the country, digital tools are emerging as important ways to extend support and ensure personalized care. The American …
The Food and Drug Administration today released two guidance documents; one related to low-risk wellness products (including certain wearable devices) and the other related to clinical decision support software. The guidance on low-risk wellness products …
The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT released Dec. 22 two proposed rules related to health data, technology and interoperability. The first proposed rule would withdraw remaining proposals from the …
The Department of Health and Human Services and Drug Enforcement Administration Dec. 30 released a temporary rule extending for the fourth time waiver flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine. The waivers allow for the …
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