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NATIONAL 7 things to know about telehealth, innovation efforts in HHS rural action plan Blackbaud security breach hits 11 systems: Atrium, NorthShore University, UK HealthCare & more CMS Administrator Seema Verma Talks Testing In Nursing Homes CMS consolidates 8 provider comparison tools into a single platform CMS launches dashboard of 8 healthcare compare tools... READ MORE

NATIONAL 26 states where COVID-19 is spreading fastest, slowest: Aug. 31 587 hospital CFOs, rev cycle leaders answer: How has the pandemic affected rev cycle? AHA Slams Big Pharma Over Efforts to Limit 340B Drug Discounts CMS delays changes to Stark Law, anti-kickback regulation CMS extends deadline for Stark Law overhaul CMS’ requirement of... READ MORE

NATIONAL 24 hospitals bringing back furloughed employees 9 health system malware, ransomware and phishing incidents this month 7 recent big tech partnerships in healthcare: Amazon, Google & more 2020 Hospital Operating Margins Down 96% Through July ADA comments on proposed changes to FTC Health Breach Notification Rule CDC director walks back new COVID-19 testing... READ MORE

NATIONAL 5 biggest FDA drug approvals of 2020 5 telehealth startups that raised more than $100M in 2020 4 things to know about the CDC’s new acting chief of staff 8 health systems opening new hospitals A month after CDC COVID-19 reporting change, some hospitals still have trouble AHA urges HHS to make telehealth... READ MORE

NATIONAL 25 hospitals getting biggest slice of $12B federal bailout fund 266 hospitals with 5 CMS stars for patient experience 85 hospitals with a 1-star CMS rating for patient experience Breaking down CMS’ proposals for 2021 & more Cash-strapped hospitals press Congress for more aid CMS launches new alternative payment model for rural healthcare... READ MORE

NATIONAL 6 hospitals laying off furloughed workers permanently 11 hospitals return $192M in CARES Act payments 1.1M+ health records breached in July 25 top safety-net hospitals in the US, ranked by Washington Monthly Magazine Appeals court sides with HHS in drug payment cuts to 340B hospitals CDC director: We weren’t involved in HHS’ decision... READ MORE

NATIONAL 8 latest lawsuits, settlements involving hospitals 231 top maternity hospitals, state by state 7 things to consider with new telehealth legislation proposed After big payouts, Medicare may throttle back bundled payment program AHA: Half of U.S. hospitals could be operating in the red by end of year American Hospital Association elects 8 new... READ MORE

NATIONAL 3 strategic tips for radiology practices to emerge stronger from the pandemic 12 interesting health IT, innovation partnerships in 2020 Amazon launches primary care centers for employees CMS proposes dialysis payment rule CMS to Target Nursing Homes with Infection Control Problems in New COVID-19 Hotspots Coronavirus hospital data will now be sent to... READ MORE

NATIONAL 34 hospital groups urge HHS to delay price disclosure start 98% of physicians avoid MIPS penalties 5 FDA approval decisions to watch in the 3rd quarter 77 hospitals that received $5M to $10M in PPP loans 10 big advancements in healthcare tech during the pandemic America’s 100 best hospitals, according to IBM Watson... READ MORE

NATIONAL 18 ASCs acquired in 2020 so far 25 most environmentally friendly hospitals, ranked by Practice Greenhealth 42 hospitals closed, filed for bankruptcy this year 15 statistics on physician assistant pay in 2020 33 hospitals, health systems planning new ASCs this year AHA asks for COVID-19 public health emergency to be extended AHA News:... READ MORE