Two temporary nurse staffing agencies have settled allegations of charging long-term care facilities above the maximum rates allowed by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
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CDC to invest $118M to prevent maternal deaths
The CDC is investing $118.5 million in public health infrastructure to identify and prevent pregnancy-related deaths.
Pharmacists slam J&J's plan to end upfront 340B discounts
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacies is speaking out against Johnson & Johnson’s plan to drop upfront discounts for some 340B drugs.
How AI innovation is reinventing medical education
The AI revolution is transforming medical education at an unprecedented pace, offering game-changing opportunities to personalize learning experiences, support medical educators in their daily tasks, and optimize education management in medical schools…
4 Biden Cancer Moonshot updates
President Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot in 2016, when he was serving as vice president in the Obama administration. President Biden reignited the initiative in 2022, setting a goal to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% in the next 25 years.&n…
GLP-1s reduce cardiovascular mortality: Study
GLP-1s reduced mortality and complications from cardiovascular events, according to a study published Aug. 22 in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism: A Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
The 15 rehab centers to earn new CMS designation
CMS has named the inaugural group of rehabilitation centers to earn the Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Center designation.
Advocate Health posts $450M operating gain, 425% YOY growth
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health reported $449.8 million in operating income (2.7% margin) in the first six months of 2024, a substantial improvement on the $85.7 million gain (0.6% margin) posted during the same period last year.
NRC Health debuts AI-powered tools
NRC Health, a data analytics and consulting firm, launched its first AI-enabled products and has acquired a firm that specializes in making rounding more efficient.
Cardiology challenges are piling up
Cardiology leaders are familiar with the common challenges across healthcare with staffing, pay issues and patient access being among the most pressing. But recently leaders are highlighting other areas that are contributing to the complex network of c…
