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NATIONAL Are spine, orthopedic surgeons exiting hospitals for private practice? Biden administration launches multistate social worker compact initiative Bill would allow, expand physician ownership of hospitals in rural areas Bill permitting new physician-owned hospitals gains steam Change breach disrupts two-midnight rule analysis for hospitals Clif Porter named AHCA/NCAL’s next president and CEO Health system... READ MORE

NATIONAL $1 trillion investment shortage in senior living development expected by 2040 90% of healthcare companies get a ‘B+’ on cybersecurity with medical devices falling below the mark 16 hospital M&A moves to know in the 1st half of 2024 76 physicians charged in $2.7B fraud schemes 46 assisted living communities named in $4.5... READ MORE

NATIONAL 50% of physicians are thinking of leaving the field due to shortage AHA backs bid to repeal nursing home staffing rule AHA wins lawsuit against HHS over third-party web tracking AHA responds to study blaming hospital prices for societal issues AHA slams study tying unemployment to hospital price increases Behind the battle against... READ MORE

NATIONAL 50% of U.S. military bases are in a health care desert, NPR probe finds AHA blog pushes back on report on nonprofit hospitals AMA adopts new prior authorization reform policies Change Healthcare cyberattack: CMS to end relief funding program CMS extends dispute process amid Change hack CMS closes headquarters after Legionella detected FDA... READ MORE

NATIONAL AHA Comments on CMS’ Inpatient Payment Proposal for FY 2025 AHA urges CMS to make Transforming Episode Accountability Model voluntary AMA adopts new policy to create equity in clinical trials and research DOJ loses bid to toss Humana Medicare Advantage case Drug shortages hit highest number since 2001, impacting patients, hospitals and pharmacies... READ MORE

NATIONAL 4 ways this oncology merger empowers private practice physicians AHA pushes back on noncompete ban AMA considers legal action against Change Healthcare Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’ from SNF staffing rule: NCAL leaders AMA outlines 5 keys to fixing America’s rural health crisis Cancer patients often do better with less intensive... READ MORE

NATIONAL Federal bill seeks to curb 340B eligibility Healthcare ransomware attacks lead to uptick in ED visits at nearby hospitals Healthcare rethinks cybersecurity staffing as threats rise Hospitals see gross revenues rise for 12th straight month Hospitals suffer setback in court ruling on federal drug pricing program How M&A scrutiny in Washington could affect... READ MORE

NATIONAL AHA, FAH request CMS to extend comment period for TEAM proposed rule CMS launches new option to file EMTALA complaints Cybersecurity execs share healthcare’s biggest vulnerabilities Here’s how much hospital prices are rising – and why Hospital groups seek more time to comment on proposed payment model How noncompete ban could shake up... READ MORE

NATIONAL A deep dive into health system and health plan Q1 earnings Amazon building ‘modern pharmacy’ of the future: Medical Officer Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks CMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025 Could providers be liable in Change outage? Here’s... READ MORE

NATIONAL A 340B Compromise at Last? Draft Federal Legislation May Provide a Clear Path Forward ACR urges ‘swift congressional action’ to increase the supply of radiologists ASCA elects new president AMA says Change Healthcare breach is crippling independent practices Amazon Clinic executive departs for venture capital firm AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine worldwide, cites commercial... READ MORE