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The FBI Sept. 12 released an alert warning of malicious activities by cybercriminal groups UNC6040 and UNC6395, which the agency said are responsible for an increasing number of data theft and extortion intrusions.
The Census Bureau reported that the uninsured rate increased nationally to 8.2% in 2024 from 7.9% in 2023 based on data from the American Community Survey.
The AHA commented Sept. 12 on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calendar year 2026 physician fee schedule proposed rule.
The flu hospitalization rate during the 2024-25 flu season was the highest since 2010-11, according to a report published Sept. 12 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A Gallup report published Sept. 9 found that nearly 48 million Americans currently have or are being treated for depression.
A JAMA study published Aug. 29 found that one in five U.S. medical students experience food insecurity.
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that it sent letters to many large health care employers and staffing firms, urging them to review their employment agreements — including any noncompete agreements — to ensure they are in compliance.
The AHA today expressed support for the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 4731 /S.
Congress reintroduces AHA-supported, bipartisan workforce bill supporting foreign nurses, physicians
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation supported by the AHA to address the ongoing nurse and physician shortage was reintroduced in Congress yesterday. The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (H.R. 5283 /S. 2759) would recapture green cards that were previously authorized by Congress but were unused.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services yesterday issued guidance on state-directed payment quality evaluations, clarifying the minimum elements necessary for CMS review of SDP renewals or applications.