Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident...
CMS announces record $2.1 billion in net savings for MSSP in 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Oct. 29 announced the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) yielded a program-record of more than $2.1...
HC3 issues alert on vulnerabilities in certaOracle products; Microsoft warns of Russian spear-phishing campaign
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) on Oct. 28 released a report on the "Miracle Exploit," a set of critical vulnerabilities affecting Oracle applications....
Healthcare Compliance Resource Portal
The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) recently posted a message on social media about the importance of healthcare compliance for...
FDA authorization extending use date of Baxter products due to IV solutions shortage
As part of its efforts to mitigate the disruption to the supply of IV solutions after Hurricane Helene temporarily closed its North Cove, N.C.,...
Baxter provides updates on efforts to increase access to and supply of IV solutions
Baxter shared updates on its efforts to increase access to and supply of IV solutions in response to the effects of Hurricane Helene on Baxter’s manufacturing...
FBI addresses growing issue of health care violence
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has announced a significant new partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) aimed at addressing the growing issue...
CMS releases final guidance on hospital regulatory data condition of participation reporting requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released final guidance detailing reporting requirements for the hospital respiratory data condition of participation. Under...
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Resources for Medicare 2025 Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment for the year 2025 officially began on October 15 and will run through December 7. This crucial annual period allows individuals...
Advisory warns of Iranian cyber actors compromising health care
A joint advisory issued yesterday by the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Security Agency, and international partners highlights the growing...
