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Diabetes Tools Do Not Deliver, Epic Adds Ambient Listening

March 28, 2024 - The major EHR vendor Epic will introduce an ambient listening function into its EHR as the healthcare industry buzzes over the new technology. Ambient listening tools are artificial intelligence (AI) tools that record and monitor providers' conversations with patients. The goal is to let AI take over the documentation tasks that overwhelm...

Why NYC’s Safety-Net Provider Is Still Struggling After Billions in Federal Aid

July 14, 2023 by Hayden Schmidt

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYC Health + Hospitals) received one of the largest issuances of COVID-19 relief funds from the federal government compared to all other health systems during the pandemic. But three years...

HC3 Issues Venus Ransomware Warning; CDC Investigates Listeria Outbreak

November 15, 2022 by Hayden Schmidt

Last week, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) warned organizations to watch for a new ransomware variant that emerged in August and has already affected one healthcare...

DOD Awards Grant for Dementia Treatment, FDA Issues Rare Disease Grants

November 01, 2022 by Hayden Schmidt

The Department of Defense and FDA announced new grants that will be used to create treatments and therapies for several debilitating diseases. The grants, worth over $40 million, will address dementia...

Hospitals Win 340B Ruling, FTC Investigates Telehealth Company Cerebral

June 21, 2022 by Hayden Schmidt

Hospitals got a big win last week after the Supreme Court reversed a cut to the 340B Drug Pricing Program that netted several hospitals increased revenues. Justices agreed with the American Hospital...

Cerner VA EHR Fails Uptime Obligation, Nurse Avoids Jail After Fatal Error

May 18, 2022 by Hayden Schmidt

Cerner’s endeavor to modernize the VA EHR system has experienced several speed bumps since its first site implementation in 2020. The most recent issues with the EHR program forced Cerner to...

Another Payer Launches a Remote Patient Monitoring Program

February 01, 2022 by Kyle Murphy, PhD

With remote patient monitoring proving to be a valuable tool for timely and effective care management, more and more payers are standing up their own RPM programs to benefit their members and...

States Expand CMS Operations, NIH Director Resigns

October 06, 2021 by Hayden Schmidt

Funds from the American Rescue Plan were used in several states to initiate healthcare marketplaces. Kentucky, Maine, and New Mexico joined 14 other states that had already established their...

New Funding Supports Pediatric Mental Health, Climate Change, Health Equity

September 01, 2021 by Emily Sokol, MPH

The Office of Climate Change and Health Equity opens under HHS, and several organizations including SAMHSA boost funding for pediatric mental healthcare. This week’s policy recap also highlights...

Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Under CMS, FDA Watch; EO Looks to Prescription Drug Spending

July 14, 2021 by Emily Sokol, MPH

CMS announced it will begin coverage determination investigations for the controversial Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm, while the drug’s approval process is also being investigated by the FDA....

HHS Funding Targets the Most Vulnerable, Debate to Extend Provider Relief Fund Ensues

May 19, 2021 by Emily Sokol, MPH

As HHS continues to make American Rescue Plan funding available, their efforts signal an emphasis on vulnerable populations and communities. Meanwhile, lawmakers urge HHS to extend Provider Relief Fund...

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