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NATIONAL 10 multimillion-dollar Stark law cases in 2 years 40 hospital ownership changes made in 1 day 15 Areas That Would Change Under Health Data Rule Proposal 5 states cracking down on noncompetes New DOJ whistleblower program not ‘easy money’: legal expert CMS’ inpatient rule adds ‘insult to injury,’ say hospital groups CMS drops... READ MORE

NATIONAL 10 best, worst states for healthcare in 2024 AHA files amicus brief supporting reviewability of certain CMS determinations AHA to federal court: Vacate FTC’s non-compete ban CrowdStrike IT outage: What comes next for health systems Drug costs to increase 3.8% next year: Vizient Epic’s data fight spotlights privacy, access concerns ‘Health Over Wealth’:... READ MORE

NATIONAL AHA criticizes payment structure in Pay PCPs Act Chevron ruling may spark action on PBM legislation CMS toughens Medicaid oversight after ‘unwinding’ mess Health tech company Commure to acquire Augmedix in $139M deal as AI scribe competition heats up Health systems eye ‘multi-region model’ Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How... READ MORE

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