November 07, 2023 A Focus on Drug Shortages The nation continues to grapple with shortages of nearly 130 over-the-counter and prescription medications, including Adderall, amoxicillin, and certain cancer treatments that have been in short supply this year.
November 06, 2023 HAP, PHCA Urge CMS Not to Exacerbate Access Challenges Amid Workforce Emergency HAP is joining the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) in raising concerns that proposed federal regulation to establish staffing minimums in long-term care facilities would jeopardize health care access amid a historic health care workforce emergency.
November 03, 2023 November is National Family Caregivers Month National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers around the country, and is spearheaded by the Caregiver Action Network, a nonprofit organization that provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers.
November 02, 2023 Latest on the National Hospital Financial Picture U.S. hospitals saw their financial performance decline slightly during September, with changing trends in patient care and labor expenses continuing to pose challenges.
November 01, 2023 Infant Mortality Rose during 2022 The national infant mortality rate rose 3 percent from 2021 to 2022, representing the first year-to-year increase since 2002, according to a new CDC report.
October 31, 2023 COVID-19 Treatment Goes to Commercial Market The Biden administration is aiming for a smooth transition as the rollout of COVID-19 treatments shifts to the private commercial market on Wednesday.
October 30, 2023 The Latest on the Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation CMS today hosted the first of its virtual listening sessions for the drugs selected to participate in Medicare’s new drug price negotiation program.
October 27, 2023 A New National Cybersecurity Toolkit The Biden administration this week unveiled another tool to support health care cybersecurity.
October 26, 2023 CDC Report Highlights Need to Support Health Care Workforce A new report from the CDC indicates health care workers are increasingly reporting concerns about mental health, harassment, and burnout, especially during the first years of the pandemic.
October 25, 2023 A Worldwide Loneliness Challenge A new survey released this week indicates more than a quarter of people feel very or fairly lonely, representing more than a billion people worldwide.