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There is still no clear end in sight to the government shutdown as today marks day 30 and is approaching the 35-day record that occurred in 2018-2019.
Natalia Cineas, DNP, R.N., senior vice president and chief nursing executive at NYC Health + Hospitals, reveals the steps the organization took to achieve an extraordinary turnaround in nurse retention — from launching residency and mentorship programs to creating a culture of empowerment where…
The AHA has released a social media toolkit with sample posts and graphics encouraging people to sign up for 2026 health coverage via the Health Insurance Marketplaces or through Medicare.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an advisory Oct. 29 on three unrelated cases of clade I mpox recently identified in California.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a notice Oct. 28 clarifying that the Fair Credit Reporting Act preempts state laws on credit reporting, including those regarding medical debt.
A collaborative program between Rush University Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee brings fathers into the prenatal care program and supports them as they become active participants in family health.
Cigna’s Evernorth division Oct. 27 announced a new, rebate-free pharmacy benefit model, beginning in 2027, that would reduce monthly prescription drug costs by an average of 30%.
The application deadline for the Rural Health Transformation Program is Nov. 5.
The American Heart Association released a study (https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001388) Oct. 28 that found disruptions to people’s circadian rhythm can increase their risk of cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
The AHA today submitted a letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy in response to its request for information on regulatory reform for artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to reduce regulatory burdens that hinder innovation and increase costs, while ensuring patient safety and…