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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

NATIONAL 20 states with most rural hospital closures AAMC study examines the impact of health care consolidation in states Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor authentication, UnitedHealth CEO says CMS Says National Nursing Home Staffing Campaign in the Pipeline, With More Details This Summer CVS buys Medicare Advantage brokerage FTC... READ MORE

NATIONAL 5 numbers on the rise of Stark law violations 3 takeaways on the new federal data privacy proposal after its first public showcase 80% of Change Healthcare restored after cyberattack Authentication failure blamed for Change Healthcare ransomware attack Biden administration issues new rule to protect privacy of those seeking reproductive health care: ‘No... READ MORE

NATIONAL 96% of hospitals share website data: Study 5 numbers on the rise of Stark law violations Aetna lawsuit could reshape MA supplemental benefits AHA concerned over penalties for cybersecurity standards Corporate groups pass hospitals in ownership of physician practices Doctors suggest ways to improve Medicare for physician payments, patient care EEOC finalizes rule... READ MORE

NATIONAL 2nd ransomware group reportedly tries to extort Change Healthcare 4 priorities for tackling the next public health emergency A new study reveals the states where private equity has the most influence on housing, health care, jobs and pensions About half of rural hospitals had negative margins in COVID-19 pandemic Amazon’s effect on physician... READ MORE

NATIONAL 24 statistics on hospital profitability Cash-needy digital health startups scrambling for lifeline Change cyberattack likely ‘minor setback’ for nonprofit hospitals: Fitch Change Healthcare breach already impacting healthcare M&A Change cyberattack serves as wake-up call for healthcare cybersecurity CMS finalizes 2025 Medicare Advantage rates CMS proposes 2.6% payment increase for hospices CMS releases 4... READ MORE

NATIONAL 14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities 36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020 80% of nonprofit hospitals’ community investments lag their tax savings, Lown Institute finds AHA: There is Nothing ‘Fair’ about the Lown Institute’s ‘Fair Share’ Report AHA comments on draft Senate bill to clarify, protect 340B program Biden... READ MORE