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Two nurses assaulted each hour on average, data shows
More than two nurses were assaulted every hour on average in the second quarter of this year, translating to roughly 57 assaults per day, 1,739 assaults per month and 5,217 assaults per quarter, according to new data released by Press Ganey.
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DHS replaces ‘public charge’ rule for noncitizen healthcare
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule ensuring that noncitizens won’t have their legal status affected if they receive health benefits including Medicaid, reversing a previous Trump-era “public charge” regulation.
Urban Medicare beneficiaries more likely to use telehealth than rural patients, OIG finds
Medicare beneficiaries who live in urban areas, or who are young or female, were more likely to use telehealth than other patients during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the Department of Health and Human Services’ O…
Walmart teams with UnitedHealth Group, Optum on patient experience
Walmart and UnitedHealth Group, along with UHG subsidiary Optum, are beginning a 10-year collaboration the companies describe as “wide-ranging,” and intend to leverage their combined expertise to improve health outcomes and the patient experience.
CMS seeks public comment on promoting efficiency, advancing equity
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released a Request for Information seeking public input on accessing healthcare and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers …
Trinity Health completes acquisition of MercyOne Health System
Nonprofit Catholic health system Trinity Health has completed its acquisition of Iowa-based MercyOne, closing out a process that began in April when Trinity signed an agreement with CommonSpirit Health to acquire all of MercyOne’s facilities and assets…
In diabetes push, Evernorth expands continuous glucose monitor coverage
Evernorth, a subsidiary of Cigna, is expanding its diabetes program and will add devices and other technological resources to its traditional pharmaceutical approaches, the company said this week. The goal is to help patients better manage their diabet…
Humana finalizing launch, branding of CenterWell Home Health
Health insurer Humana has completed its rebranding of the home health division of Kindred at Home as Centerwell Home Health, which is now the official name for the 350-plus locations of the home health division serving 38 states.
Insurers criticize risk adjustment overhauls for MA plans
Insurers have directed their scrutiny toward the overhaul to risk adjustments that have been proposed for Medicare Advantage plans, telling the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that the plan unfairly targets prior audits as far back as 10 years.
American Academy of Pediatrics receives $2M grant from HHS for new mental health center
As part of the Biden Administration’s
