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Two House members have introduced legislation to continue two Medicare funding streams that provide $600 million to hospitals in rural areas. Unless Congress acts, the programs are slated to end in a month.

The latest Kaufman Hall report found more bad news, with declining volumes and higher expenses. Hospitals could be on pace for their 'worst financial year' in a long time.

The Alabama-based company opened the doors of two new hospitals this month, and a third opens next month. And the firm has more on the way.

The president’s initiative only covers a portion of the average debt of medical school, but the Association of American Medical Colleges says it still does some good.

The Biden administration's new policy says the findings of publicly-supported studies must be released right away. Advocates say it will save lives and improve medical research, but publishers have concerns.

A federal judge in Idaho said federal law supersedes a part of that state’s law pertaining to healthcare providers. Conversely, a Texas judge ruled that federal guidance doesn’t override state law.

In the second part of a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Cacchione says Jefferson is going to measure where disparities exist and work to improve the diversity of the staff.

The chief medical adviser to President Biden, Fauci has helped lead the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health leaders say he helped save millions and reduced the stigma of feared diseases.

Staff at Boston Children’s Hospital have been harassed. The American Academy of Pediatrics and others condemned the attacks and intimidation.

ChristianaCare and Prospect Medical Holdings, owners of Crozer, announced the talks ended without an agreement.

The Federal Trade Agreement warns that state Certificates of Public Advantage aren’t a substitute for antitrust laws, and lead to higher costs for patients.

The Centers for Disease Control will be reorganized, she says. Critics have said the agency’s guidance and leadership have been lacking.

Many have postponed visiting doctors or seeking treatment for health problems. An American Hospital Association report says they’re requiring longer stays, adding to financial woes.

Two lawmakers want more information as more hospitals are being hit with ransomware attacks. They say they’re concerned about the timely sharing of threat information with the health sector.

Researchers found increased odds of death during hospitalization, cardiovascular problems and obstetric hemorrhage.

The group joins hospitals in asking the Biden administration to continue the designation beyond October. At the same time, the CDC is easing some of its guidance.

Marc Harrison will leave in the fall to run a healthcare platform for General Catalyst, which announced a collaboration with Intermountain this week.

Millions of Americans have been affected by cyberattacks targeting hospitals and health companies in the first six months of the year. Ransomware attacks are getting more frequent, more costly and threaten patient safety.

The measure would help Americans pay for health insurance and also lower some prescription drug costs. The House is expected to vote this week, sending it to President Biden.

More than 1,300 centers nationwide are getting grants to improve data reporting, which should also improve health equity, the Health and Human Services Department says.

Health systems are facing growing pressure to address climate change. A panel at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit outlined strategies to move forward.

Half of the women faculty in some departments are harassed, according to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Some don’t feel safe reporting harassment.

About a quarter of nurses say they have appropriate staffing, according to a new survey by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Many nurses don’t feel safe.

The Supreme Court ruled last month that Medicare improperly cut the federal drug pricing program. Hospitals want the government to pay up.

If justices bar the consideration of race, the enrollment of students from minority groups will plunge, the Association of American Medical Colleges and other groups contend.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services dropped a plan to suppress some safety reporting after pressure from patient advocates. The Leapfrog Group cheered the move.

The federal government is going beyond the payment rate initially proposed in the spring, which drew sharp criticism. Hospitals welcome the move but say they could use more aid.

The timing is important, because the government has pledged to provide 60 days notice before ending the emergency. Health systems say waivers under the emergency have been critical to care for patients.