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CDC names acute flaccid myelitis task force
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield, M.D. has convened a panel of scientific, medical and public health experts to help the agency define the cause of acute flaccid myelitis and improve treatment and outcomes for patients.
ECRI Institute launches clinical practice guidelines portal
ECRI Institute yesterday launched its web-based repository for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Task force recommends clinicians offer high-risk patients pill to prevent HIV
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force yesterday issued a draft recommendation that clinicians offer pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill that helps prevent HIV, to people at high risk for HIV.
CMS issues tool to help nursing home staff evaluate their skills
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday released the first in a series of technical tools and assistance for nursing home professionals funded by federal civil money penalties.
ASPR highlights active shooter resources in wake of hospital shooting
In the wake of Monday’s shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, the Department of Hea
Study examines 2019 exchange premium changes by county, l;
Average unsubsidized premiums for the lowest-cost bronze, silver and gold plans for 2019 at HealthCare.gov are 0.3 percent, 1 percent and 2 percent lower, respectively, than in 2018.
CMS: 2019 HealthCare.gov enrollment approaches 2 million
More than 1.9 million people selected a 2019 health plan through HealthCare.gov Nov. 1-17, including more than 748,000 last week.
CMS reapproves Ky. Medicaid waiver with work requirement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday reapproved a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver for Kentucky that requires some adult beneficiaries to work or participate in other “community engagement” activities.
Chair File: The Impact of Health Care Coverage
We can work together to increase the number of people in our communities who have health insurance and the opportunity to reach their highest potential for health.
New York Times Story on Consolidation Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
“When Hospitals Merge, Patients Often Pay More” doesn’t paint a full picture of the root cause of higher health care costs to consumers.