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Legislation could negatively impact nurse immigration

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Legislation before the U.S. Congress could negatively impact nurse immigration from many countries, according to the American Hospital Association (AHA).

Senate passes CR to fund government, delay Medicaid DSH cuts

The Senate today voted 82-15 to approve a continuing resolution that funds the federal government through Nov. 21 and delays impending Medicaid cuts, among other provisions.

Senate Finance Committee releases text of bill to lower drug prices

Senate Finance Committee leaders yesterday released the statutory text for the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019 (S-2543), which closely mirrors the chairman’s mark that passed the committee in July.

Advocacy Alert: Official Date Postponed for USP Standards

Advocacy Alert: Official Date Postponed for USP Standards The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has issued an update regarding their <795> Pharmaceutical Compounding – Nonst

CDC reports 805 e-cigarette lung injuries, 12 deaths

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today updated the number of people with confirmed or probable lung injuries associated with electronic cigarette use or vaping products to 805 in 46 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including 12 deaths.

CDC releases last courses in STRIVE series to prevent infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the final four courses in the 11-course STRIVE online training series to help health care organizations prevent healthcare-associated infections.

Free ASHE tool helps hospitals monitor energy use

The AHA’s American Society for Health Care Engineering this week released a new tool to help health care facilities monitor energy use.

How Health Care Employers Are Slimming Obesity-Related Health Care Costs

How Health Care Employers Are Slimming Obesity-Related Health Care Costs

How one Kansas hospital is addressing its sustainability challenges and advancing health equity

Duane Reynolds, president and CEO of AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, and other AHA leaders recently visited Kearny County Hospital, a critical access hospital in Kansas, where they met with the hospital’s board and community leaders about the organization’s innovative efforts to attract physicians, serve a unique population and improve health equity.

CMS issues final rules on burden reduction, discharge planning

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today issued final rules reducing some regulatory burdens for providers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and revising discharge planning requirements for hospitals, critical access hospitals and home health agencies.