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Food label updates take aim at population health
Advocates hope better labels will lead consumers to make better choices.
By Heather Caspi • May 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Should the US be concerned about an impending nursing shortage?
There will be a shortfall of 193,000 nurses by 2020, according to a recent report.
By Julie Henry • May 20, 2016 -
Trendline
Labor
Hospitals are navigating persistent labor shortages with the need to cut costs — a source of contention that could leave patients caught in the middle.
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FDA provides recs for EHR data in clinical studies
The guidance applies to EHR data in prospective clinical studies of human drugs, biological products, medical devices, and combination products.
By Nina Flanagan • May 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Will Medicaid expansion holdouts finally give in?
HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell cites two main reasons why non-expansion states will eventually get on board.
By Julie Henry • May 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Mobile wellness app execs weigh in on 'Biggest Loser' obesity study
The research shines a light on the need for incremental behavioral changes when trying to lose weight, wellness innovators stated.
By Jeff Byers • May 16, 2016 -
HHS finalizes health equity rule, prohibits transgender discrimination
Insurers may have to answer questions if they deny coverage for medically-necessary services related to gender transition.
By Heather Caspi • May 16, 2016 -
FDA
FDA seeks feedback on 3-D printing draft guidance
Testing for additive manufacturing devices, the process that includes 3-D printing, can depend on whether it is an implant or load-bearing device.
By Heather Caspi • May 16, 2016 -
New OSHA workplace injuries disclosure rule could add admin burden to healthcare orgs
Business groups worry that the new policy will lead to public shaming of companies.
By Meg Bryant • May 13, 2016 -
OIG takes HHS to task over $125B in Medicare improper payments
The report found HHS did not fully comply with several requirements for reducing improper payments last year.
By Meg Bryant • May 13, 2016 -
FTC isn't backing down from PA hospital merger battle despite federal ruling
The agency may be considering more may be at stake with this decision if the case serves to set a precedent for other hospital mergers.
By Heather Caspi • May 12, 2016 -
Pay for performance fails to improve patient outcomes, study finds
Lack of evidence of improved outcomes held true even when the researchers looked at subgroups of hospitals and poor performers.
By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016 -
Patient safety concerns at NIH's flagship hospital cause leadership shake-up
NIH Clinical Center will clean house after an independent review concluded research demands were trumping patient safety.
By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016 -
Senate report targets doctor-owned device distributorships
The report calls for federal legislation to require doctors to disclose any financial interest they have in medical products.
By Meg Bryant • May 11, 2016 -
Slavitt: MACRA won't hinder solo, small practices
Stakeholders have until June 27 to submit MACRA implementation feedback to CMS.
By Ana Mulero • May 11, 2016 -
More than 40 patient groups criticize CMS' proposed Part B model
The groups raised concerns about CMS' proposed use of comparative effectiveness research and cost effectiveness.
By Nina Flanagan • May 10, 2016 -
Sander's single-payer plan comes with $32T price tag, study says
A new Urban Institute analysis of Sanders' plan estimates there would be a $16.6 trillion deficit for which the government would need to pick up the check.
By Nina Flanagan • May 10, 2016 -
HHS launches 'easy-to-understand' medical bill creation contest
Entries will be accepted until August 10.
By Nina Flanagan • May 10, 2016 -
Health Datapalooza: Strategies to reduce medical errors
One panelist argued doctors are more likely to write accurate notes if they know that their patients are going to read them.
By Ana Mulero • May 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Joe Biden to Health Datapalooza: 'We genuinely need you' in cancer fight
The vice president urged industry insiders to standardize and share their data to progress cancer prevention and treatment.
By Jeff Byers • May 9, 2016 -
CMS releases new Medicare data in bid to increase transparency
The 2014 dataset includes information for more than 986,000 physicians who received a total of $91 billion in Medicare payments.
By Meg Bryant • May 6, 2016 -
Aging populations pose global economic threat
The rise of healthcare costs combined with changing demographics will impact nations worldwide.
By Heather Caspi • May 5, 2016 -
California fines Anthem $415K over grievance violations
Opponents of the ending Cigna merger have pointed toward Anthem's historic issues with the grievance process as a reason to halt the deal.
By Heather Caspi • May 5, 2016 -
FDA issues sweeping new rules on e-cigarettes, other tobacco products
The action marks the first time the agency has moved to regulate newer forms of nicotine delivery.
By Randy Lilleston • May 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Performance measures put heat on hospitals
Stakeholders react to the abundance of federal performance measures. Some say doctors just want more time to take care of their patients.
By Meg Bryant • May 5, 2016 -
Joint Commission OKs texting patient care orders within guidelines
Health organizations can now send patient orders by text provided the messaging service meets specific criteria.
By Nina Flanagan • May 5, 2016
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