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Racial prejudice worsens health outcomes
Study shows that people who live in communities with higher levels of racial prejudice have higher rates of heart disease and mental health problems.
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HHS distributing $560 Million to physicians affected by the pandemic
Nearly $19 billion in total aid has been distributed to providers since November 2021.
MGMA: Practices still struggling with staffing challenges
Data shows some encouraging trends, but filling positions proving difficult with costs increasing.
Survey: Half of health care workers burned out
Almost a quarter are thinking about leaving health care after 2 years of a pandemic.
Financial struggle anticipated among Medicare patients in 2022
Many will be forced to forgo care or return to the workforce to pay health care bills.
HHS awards nearly $55 million to increase access to underserved populations
Twenty-nine HRSA-funded health centers to receive a boost in technology to improve outcomes.
Congress passes bill to battle burnout and prevent physician suicide
Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act aims to help physicians receive mental health assistance without jeopardizing their licenses.
Price transparency in hospitals remains elusive, in spite of rule
Just 14.3% of hospitals complying with rule meant to encourage consumer price shopping.
Cardiologist confirmed to head FDA
Robert Califf was approved in a 50-46 vote by the senate.
Supreme Court ruling blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers
Employee mandate would have impacted 84 million workers. Health care mandate affects every facility that receives federal funding.
CDC recommends Moderna and Pfizer in adults over Johnson & Johnson
Blood clot risk in J&J higher for women, draws CDC concerns
Billions of dollars spent on hospitalization for unvaccinated patients
Taxpayers are ultimately picking up the tab for those refusing the jab.
Telehealth reimbursement program opens April 29
Round two of the program will provide $249 million to support physicians by providing reimbursement of services necessary for telehealth.
Increase in more expensive hospital stays draws government scrutiny
Office of the Inspector General recommends CMS conduct targeted hospital reviews for possible upcoding violations.