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For the 17th year in a row, nurses top Gallup’s poll of most trusted profession

Also in this weekly roundup of nursing news: nurse leaders’ characteristics influence patient outcomes; a nurse helps a man who suffered a heart attack at the gym; another nurse saves a stroke victim; and executive moves in the field.

Meet the Institute for Diversity and Health Equity’s new president and CEO, Duane Reynolds

Reynolds says the Institute is poised to be a convener of the AHA’s diverse constituency and will elevate the relevance of its expertise and educational programming, along with introducing new analytical insights, as it continues to guide members in their pursuit of the advancement of diversity, inclusion and health equity.

SAMHSA offers tips for consumers seeking effective addiction treatment

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration today published tips for c

Study: Marketplaces stabilized in 2019

The Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces stabilized in 2019, with some increased insurer participation and smaller premium increases compared to 2018.

AHA comments on proposed rule to lower Part D/MA drug prices

AHA today voiced support for a number of proposed changes to th

Chairman’s File Podcast: Making Health Care More Affordable

Health care affordability is a key issue for consumers, hospitals and health systems. While health care leaders have been tackling the issue head on – redesigning care and implementing operational efficiencies – solving this complex challenge will require us all to think differently and more collaboratively.

Mobile app lets consumers find what original Medicare covers 

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released a mobile app that shows whether fee-for-service Medicare covers a specific medical item or service.

HSCC issues guide to promote cyber secure medical devices, health IT

The Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) today released a consensus-based guide to developing, deploying and supporting cyber-secure medical devices and health information technology across the product lifecycle and improving information sharing between manufacturers and health care organizations.

SAMHSA funds state registries for mental health crisis intervention beds 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors are working to create a registry of crisis intervention beds for people with serious mental illness, SAMHSA announced last week.

AHA comments on ONC strategy to reduce regulatory, administrative burden 

Commenting Friday on the Office of the National Coordinator’s draft strategy to reduce regulatory and administrative burden related to health information technology and electronic health record use, AHA commended the agency for its attention to reducing excessive burden.