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NATIONAL 8 hospitals, health systems that launched innovation centers in 2021 10 most expensive brand name drugs in the US 200,000 patients exposed after hackers tried to wire money from ClearBalance funds Acting FDA commissioner calls for independent investigation into approval of Alzheimer’s drug Amazon’s healthcare data lake now available to providers: 7 things... READ MORE

NATIONAL 90% of US adults are unaware of CMS’ price transparency rule 94% of Nursing Homes Face Staffing Shortages American Hospital Association seeks extension for hospitals to follow COVID-19 workplace safety rules ASC, practice fraud whistleblowers got $107K-$1M+ in the last 2 years: 4 cases CMS announces new director of Center for Medicaid and... READ MORE

NATIONAL 6 healthcare providers on this year’s Fortune 500 list 8 hospital mergers, acquisitions called off AAPA responds to medical groups’ opposition of rebrand AMA initiative explores challenges, real-world examples of virtual care As COVID wanes, state legislatures are limiting governors’ emergency powers. Why it matters Best and worst states for healthcare in retirement... READ MORE

NATIONAL 200,000 VA patients’ health records found exposed online 6 drugmakers in violation of 340B statute, HRSA says CDC reshuffles COVID-19 response: 7 things to know COVID-19 vaccinations lagging in rural areas, CDC data shows Doctors and the dual-edged sword of virtual health HHS asks Supreme Court to keep site-neutral payment cuts in place... READ MORE

NATIONAL 199 hospitals with 1 star from CMS: 2021 455 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2021 Biden Nominates Former CMS Official as CMS Administrator CMS finalizes joint replacement pricing extension with input from medtech industry CMS pitches extra year of add-on payments for Stryker spine device CMS releases final rule on CJR model:... READ MORE

NATIONAL 68% of patients with mild case of COVID-19 get new diagnosis within 6 months, CDC finds 7 big ideas in healthcare innovation 455 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2021 As Opioid Deaths Surge, Biden Team Moves To Make Buprenorphine Treatment Mainstream Biden’s first 100 days: 5 healthcare actions Biotech and medical device... READ MORE

NATIONAL 7 reimbursement updates for ASCs, key insights 2 health systems pause J&J vaccinations after adverse patient reactions 4 health systems appointing inaugural diversity, equity leaders 5,800 COVID-19 infections detected among 77 million fully vaccinated people: CDC 5 supply chain updates for ASCs AHA head: Pandemic aid isn’t enriching most hospitals; they are struggling... READ MORE

NATIONAL 35 billionaires in US healthcare 1 in 6 healthcare employees would rather quit than get vaccinated Accellion data breach strikes more than 2.7 million victims nationwide AHA wants HHS to issue waivers to 340B hospitals All 50 states now have expanded or will expand Covid vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up CDC... READ MORE

NATIONAL 42 women making moves in healthcare leadership 6 big ideas in healthcare innovation 26% of US COVID-19 cases traced to UK variant, CDC director says AHA wants HHS to issue waivers to 340B hospitals All 50 states now have expanded or will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up Allscripts CEO... READ MORE

NATIONAL 9 numbers that illustrate Amazon’s expansion into healthcare 9 hospital construction projects worth $1B+ A breakdown of 10 recent CMS actions A year fighting a global pandemic leaves US hospitals in shambles, new report finds Report linked HERE Amazon Care is a big deal – here’s why AstraZeneca says its vaccine was 79%... READ MORE