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Judge strikes down AHP final rule provision

A federal district judge yesterday vacated a Department of Labor final rule that modified the definition of “employer” under federal law such that more individuals, including sole proprietors, are eligible to participate in association health plans based on geography or industry.

CDC issues flu treatment advisory

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday recommended treating all hospitalized, severely ill and high-risk patients who have suspected or confirmed influenza with antiviral medications as soon as possible.

Report: Seismic upgrades to Calif. hospitals could cost billions

California hospitals would need to invest between $34 billion and $143 billion statewide to meet 2030 state seismic safety standards.

Perspective: Ensuring physicians are there to care

The health field is undergoing unprecedented change driven by patients’ evolving needs, new technologies and new entrants.

FDA proposes updates to mammography facility requirements

The Food and Drug Administration today published a proposed rule that would update requirements under the Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992, which authorized FDA oversight of mammography facilities.

Obituary: Health care leader Robert Sigmond

Robert “Bob” Sigmond, a trusted health care adviser, prolific author and respected teacher died this week. He was 98.

Georgia to pursue waiver for partial Medicaid expansion

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp yesterday signed legislation authorizing the state to pursue a federal waiver to expand Medicaid eligibility to uninsured adults earning up to 100 percent of the federal poverty level.

President orders steps to protect against electromagnetic pulses

President Trump this week signed an executive order to federal agencies on coordinating national resilience to electromagnetic pulses, which can disrupt, degrade and damage technology and critical infrastructure systems.

HHS Deputy Secretary Hargan to address AHA Annual Meeting

Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan will address the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 8, the association announced today.

CDC urges providers to vaccinate at-risk patients for hepatitis A

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week reported more than 15,000 U.S. cases of hepatitis A since 2016.