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IL Supreme Court upholds hospital property tax exemption law
The Illinois Supreme Court today unanimously upheld the state’s hospital property tax exemption law, rejecting the plaintiff’s argument that the statute was unconstitutional because it failed to expressly mention the constitutional requirements for exemption.
Surgeon General report highlights strategies to prevent, treat OUDs
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams today released a report highlighting actions individuals and families, health care providers, educators, employers, researchers and communities can take to prevent and treat opioid use disorders and reduce overdose deaths.
Hargan to convene quarterly meeting of health care investors, innovators
Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan plans to meet quarterly with health care investors and innovators to discuss and receive perspectives on emerging opportunities and how the government can facilitate and accelerate innovation.
Perspective: The Wrong Prescription for Access to Care
Having options is good. Having options when it comes to health care is essential. Patients need the flexibility to get the treatment they need in the setting that’s most appropriate and convenient for them. But a recent proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could jeopardize patients’ access to convenient care.
Report highlights U.S. mortality trends
The U.S. death rate decreased 8% between 2006 and 2016, to about 729 deaths per 100,000 residents, according to the latest annual report on the nation’s health by the National Center for Health Statistics, which includes a special feature on mortality.
CDC urges vigilance to prevent outbreaks in hurricane-affected areas
Clinicians assessing patients affected by Hurricane Florence should be vigilant in looking for community and health care-associated infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised yesterday.
AHA: CMS proposals likely result in ‘significant decrease’ in MSSP participation
The AHA appreciates certain steps the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is taking to improve the stability and flexibility of the Medicare Shared Savings Program; however, the associatio
Using Information Technology to Provide Great Service
Helping patients manage their health requires developing superior IT-enabled services. How should health care providers tackle this challenge?
Nurse donates kidney to save patient’s life
Also in this roundup of nursing news: nurses are on top of getting their annual flu shots, and added inclusivity training could help nurses as they lead their teams.
National Academy of Medicine elects 85 new members
The National Academy of Medicine this week announced the election of 75 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting.