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FDA Plans Cybersecurity ‘Go-Team’ to Strengthen Medical Devices; Applying Silicon Valley Smarts to Age-Old Diseases

Also in this roundup of news: Tisch fund gives $10 million to initiative for arts and mental health and FDA announces nationwide crackdown on e-cig sales to kids.

Recognizing Success in Advancing Diversity and Equity

Hospitals and health systems are invited to apply through May 7 for the AHA’s Equity of Care Award.

Throwback Thursday: First Person Oral History with Leo Greenawalt

In this oral history, Greenawalt reviews the health care delivery system in Washington and provides insight into the ways that state hospital associations assist hospitals in their mission.

Sen. Susan Collins to Receive AHA Honorary Life Membership Award

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) will be presented with the AHA Honorary Life Membership Award for her contributions to hospitals and health care in America on Monday, May 7 during the AHA’s Annual Membership Meeting.

VA Secretary Nominee Withdraws

Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., today announced he has withdrawn his nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs amid allegations of improper conduct.

Humana Launches Hospital Quality Incentive Program

Humana Inc. has launched a national program that will compensate hospitals for improving patient experience, safety and outcomes based on certain quality measures from The Joint Commission’s Integrated Care Certification and hospital-based Palliative Care Coordination Certification programs.

House Hearing Examines Health Care Innovation and Technology

The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee today held a hearing on innovative practices and technology in health care.

Study: Racial Gap in Premature Death Rates Declining

Years of life lost, a measure of premature death, declined 28% for black Americans and 4% for white Americans between 1990 and 2014, according to a study published yesterday in the journal PLoS ONE.

House Panel Approves AHA-supported Opioid Bills as Part of Marathon Markup

The bills would amend the Medicaid Institutions for Mental Disease exclusion; cover IMD substance use disorder treatment for pregnant women up to 12 months after delivery; and provide grants to study alternative emergency pain management protocols, and develop programs to ensure care coordination and treatment for patients who have experienced overdoses.

Perspective: Lifting the Burden on America’s Hospitals and Health Systems

We’re pleased to see CMS follow through on its commitment to reduce regulatory burden. This is crucially needed as we continue, and accelerate, the transition to value-based care.