More than 3.6 million people selected a 2018 health plan through HealthCare.gov between Nov. 1 and Dec. 2, including more than 823,000 last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported today. About three-quarters of those selecting plans were renewing coverage and the rest were new consumers. Thirty-nine states are using HealthCare.gov for 2018 open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 15. CMS plans to update the estimates weekly during the open enrollment period.

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The AHA is accepting applications through Aug. 18 for the 2027 Quest for Quality Prize, which recognizes hospitals and health systems that provide safe patient…
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The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of North American Rescue first aid kits containing TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Monitoring…
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The AHA’s American Organization for Nursing Leadership will host a biweekly virtual bootcamp from July 14-Aug. 25 for nurse executives and directors to provide…
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To improve the health of individuals and communities, hospitals and health systems provide holistic care to patients and work to address all factors that…
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The Department of Health and Human Services June 26 announced new efforts to improve the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. TEFCA is a common set…
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