HHS Announces Action to Increase Access to Sickle Cell Disease Treatments
The Biden-Harris Administration announced today that sickle cell disease (SCD) will be the first focus of the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model…
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Participation Continues to Grow in CMS’ Accountable Care Organization Initiatives in 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced increased participation in CMS’ accountable care organization (ACO) initiatives in 2024…
Final Recommendation Released: Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a final recommendation statement on screening for speech and language delay and disorders in children…
New CMS Final Rule Aims to Improve Electronic Exchange of Health Information
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized on Jan. 17, 2024, the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule, to impro…
New Resource: Implementing Staff Satisfaction Surveys Infographic
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, prioritizing employee satisfaction has become a critical factor in delivering exceptional patient care and …
Study: Vitamins Could Slow Cognitive Decline Associated with Aging
A study, published last week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that over a two-year period, those 60 and above who took a daily mul…
New Pennsylvania Report Will Empower Communities
The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) has produced new reports to shed light on critical health care components and offer data …
Rising Suicide Rate among Hispanics Raising Concerns
KFF News reports that the suicide rate for Hispanic people in the United States has increased significantly over the past decade. The trend is seen co…
Pennsylvania’s Duquesne University Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for New Medical School
Duquesne University is celebrating the opening of its new College of Medicine building. Officials and partners convened last week at a ribbon cutting …
Updated Federal Poverty Guidelines Announced
Visit HHS’ Poverty Guidelines webpage for the 2024 guidelines.
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