A new poll shows new Congress what to prioritize
A new POLITICO-Harvard poll of US Adults found the top 5 areas where all respondents regardless of party tend to agree: reduce the federal...
Health Workforce State Profiles
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA) released an updated U.S Health Workforce Chartbook in September 2018 that...
JUUL: What is it and why should health professionals care?
JUUL (JOOL – or JEWEL) is an electronic cigarette about the size of a thumb drive that uses nicotine salts that exist in leaf-based...
New online tool displays cost differences for surgical procedures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nov. 27 launched a new online tool that will allow consumers to compare Medicare payments and...
SDAHO prepares guidance for posting hospital charges
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and subsequent guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in fiscal years 2015 and 2019 IPPS...
Hospitals experience strong job growth in October
Hospitals added 13,000 new jobs in October, 1,000 more new hires than in September.
Overall, healthcare added 35,600 jobs last month, about 39 percent more...
CMS invites hospital leaders to discuss Hospital Star Rating
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting hospital leaders to seven listening sessions between now and Oct. 4 to hear comments...
Aunt Bertha provides social services help in seconds
For organizations that help people navigate social needs, the website AuntBertha.com is a treasure trove of information. The website ensures people find and connect...
Webinar: Avoiding Hospice Survey Deficiencies
A webinar will be held on Sept. 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. CT to help hospice providers understand the most problematic survey issues...
Prairie Doc® releases new book
Dr. Richard P. Holm, host of the television and radio program On Call With The Prairie Doc, has announced his new book “Life’s Final...
