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FDA issues draft guidance on cybersecurity for medical device industry 

The Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance that provides recommendations to the medical device industry on cybersecurity considerations for device design, labeling and documentation that the FDA recommends be included in premarket submissions for medical devices with cybersecurity risk.

HHS convenes national forum on neonatal abstinence syndrome

The Department of Health and Human Services today hosted a national meeting on neonatal abstinence syndrome focused on how to use health technology and data to better understand outcomes and improve long-term care. 

CDC confirms 62 cases of mysterious paralyzing virus in 22 U.S. states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday announced that it has confirmed 62 cases of acute flaccid myelitis – a polio-like illness that mostly affects children and can cause paralysis.

AHA shares recommendations with ONC on EHR Reporting Program 

Given the high adoption rate of certified electronic health records, the EHR Reporting Program should “emphasize reporting criteria that indicate how certified EHRs support the safe, efficient and

WHO: Ebola activity in Congo doesn’t constitute global health emergency 

The World Health Organization said today that the latest outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo does not constitute a global health emergency at this time, saying it does not pose a serious threat of spreading.

Throwback Thursday: First Person Oral History with Austin Ross

On Thursdays, we highlight an oral history featuring a health care leader who shaped the past and laid the foundation for the future.

How hospitals are customizing their EHRs for better patient care

Also in this roundup of weekly health news: suicide rates are on the rise, but not for Latinos; and electric scooters are taking off, but people not wearing helmets has led to more ED visits. 

Report shows uptick in number of Medicare Advantage plans in 2019

Nationwide, 2,734 Medicare Advantage plans will be available for individual enrollment in 2019 – an increase of 417 plans since 2018, according to a report this week by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

HHS highlights regulatory reform efforts

HHS yesterday highlighted a number of its efforts in fiscal year 2018 that it says have reduced the burden of regulations by $12.5 billion.

AHA, NUL release resources for building community health worker programs

The AHA and National Urban League today released a compendium of resources to help hospitals and health systems implement successful and sustainable community health worker programs.