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An American Hospital Association analysis found Medicaid provisions in the House-passed reconciliation bill would result in a $50.4 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending on rural hospitals over 10 years.
The American Hospital Association criticized the Senate draft bill released by the Finance Committee, saying it would “further undermine the ability for hospitals to provide care to Medicaid patients” and could lead to hospital closures, particularly in rural areas.
The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI will partner to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence best practices and guidance across the U.S. health care system.
A free toolkit contains resources to help clinical and administrative managers prevent health care-associated infections, according to an article in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Several senators re-introduced the SEPSIS Act (S. 1929), which would task the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with continuing to address sepsis care.
Deep cuts to state and local public health departments are eliminating the workers who inspect restaurants, monitor wastewater for new and harmful germs, and respond to outbreaks before they expand, making individuals and communities less safe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,168 confirmed measles cases across 33 states as of June 6.
CNOs should understand their health system’s policies and provide guidance to nurses who are working during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement action.
The American Hospital Association will host a webinar on providing whole-person care by addressing patients’ social and economic well-being on June 26 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Insight from hospital nurses on critical factors helping or hindering them in providing quality care to socially disadvantaged populations can inform strategies for advancing high-quality, equitable care, a study concludes.