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Published on August 13, 2026 - 09:27 GMT

CMS requests updated billing information from qualifying alternative payment model participants to disburse payment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today released an advisory for certain clinicians who are qualifying alternative payment model participants and eligible to receive APM incentive payments, notifying them that their current billing …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 09:27 GMT

AHA provides recommendations to Consumer Product Safety Commission on modernized product injury surveillance system

The AHA today provided comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission on its agenda and priorities for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, specifically focusing on recommendations for National Electronic Injury Surveillance System modernization efforts. As …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Agencies warn of attacks by Gunra ransomware

U.S. and international agencies released a joint cybersecurity advisory Aug. 10 warning of actions by Gunra ransomware. Gunra is a ransomware-as-a-service program that has been used to target government, critical infrastructure — including healthcare — and …

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Published on August 12, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

President signs executive order to change childhood vaccine schedule

President Trump signed an executive order Aug. 10 revamping the federal government’s recommended childhood vaccine schedule. The order divides immunizations into three categories and recommends they should be administered at separate medical visits when …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 03:49 GMT

AHA podcast breaks down ‘phygital ecosystem’ on better patient care

In this conversation, Jennifer Bollinger, chief consumer and brand officer at Sutter Health, discusses how a “phygital ecosystem” approach creates a seamless experience between virtual and in-person care. Learn how Sutter Health is eliminating friction, …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 03:49 GMT

HHS Secretary declares public health emergency for wildfires in Washington

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Aug. 7 declared a public health emergency for Washington state to address the impacts of ongoing wildfires. This follows an emergency declaration approved by President Trump Aug. 4. …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 03:49 GMT

Senate releases budget resolution to continue reconciliation process

The Senate’s budget resolution to set up a third reconciliation bill was released Aug. 7 by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. It instructs 11 Senate committees to provide up to $150 billion in funding by Sept. 11. No …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

CMS releases implementation timeline guidance for updates to No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process

Guidance on the implementation timeline for the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution operations final rule was released Aug. 7 by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury, along with the Office of Personnel …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

Study finds COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses

A study published Aug. 5 by Nature found that COVID-19 infection can reactivate dormant, chronic viruses such as Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus. The study found that reactivation is correlated with the severity of the COVID-19 infection. The study …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

Your Voice Matters Most: Use August Recess to Engage Your Lawmakers

The Senate soon is expected to join House colleagues in returning home to their states and districts. These traditional August state and district work periods provide some of the most important opportunities to engage with policymakers. While lawmakers …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 04:17 GMT

AHA to host webinar on implementing effective threat assessment programs

In this conversation, Jackie Gerhart, M.D., chief medical officer at Epic, Thomas McGinn, M.D., chief physician executive officer at CommonSpirit Health,…

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 04:17 GMT

Agencies say cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce has expanded to 15 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday announced that the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to 15 states. A Food and Drug Administration notice said that the outbreak has spread to Arkansas, Iowa, …

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