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A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends actions to improve access to pediatric subspecialty care

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights Sept. 7 released a proposed rule intended to update and clarify requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving financial assistance from the department, including health care.

The U.S. Treasury Department, in coordination with the United Kingdom, Sept. 7 sanctioned 11 individuals who are part of the Russia-based Trickbot cybercrime group, whose targets have included hospitals and other critical infrastructure organizations.

Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education & Workforce Committees have released a summary of draft legislation the committees could introduce as soon as this week.

Meritus Health President and CEO Maulik Joshi discusses the health system’s Care Callers Program, which enlists volunteers to phone patients on request to check on them and connect them with a caring human voice.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sept. 5 alerted clinicians to a recent increase in respiratory syncytial virus in the Southeastern U.S., which could signal the beginning of 2023-2024 RSV season nationally.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has extended to Sept. 11 the deadline to submit comments on its proposed remedy for the unlawful payment cuts to certain hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

The Coalition to Protect America’s Health Care Sept. 6 launched a national television ad and digital campaign urging Congress to reject hundreds of billions of dollars in funding cuts that would jeopardize access to patient care across the country, especially in underserved communities.

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra last week declared a public health emergency for Florida in response to Hurricane Idalia and waived or modified certain Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program requirements to ensure sufficient health care items and services are available.

AHA released an infographic highlighting the latest statistics on U.S. behavioral health hospitals and their services.