"Health disparity" is among hundreds of terms the Trump administration is telling federal agencies to avoid or scrub from government Web sites, research and databases. Some researchers point out their work benefits rural White populations often overlooked in debates about diversity and equity.
Florida's controversial surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, and a former Texas Republican congressman, Dr. Michael Burgess, are each being backed by some of President Trump's allies to be the next head of the CDC. The White House is searching for a replacement after the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman, was abruptly pulled last week.
The AHA and Health-ISAC observed a social media post related to the active planning of a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks. The AHA and Health-ISAC have created and are sharing this bulletin out of an abundance of caution to spread awareness of the potential threat. The AHA and Health-ISAC are in close contact with the FBI regarding the threat and will provide additional information as it becomes available. At this time, no information is available to either corroborate or discount this threat's credibility.
Smart rings show increased popularity because they provide consumers with a sophisticated and compact solution compared to traditional bulkier wearables. The market has advanced due to Oura and Ultrahuman who manufacture compact tracking devices which measure sleep patterns along with physical movement and wellness data points.
The Cigna Group has completed the sale of its Medicare businesses to Health Care Service. The transaction includes the divestment of Medicare Advantage, Cigna Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses. The majority of the proceeds will be allocated to share repurchases, aligning with Cigna's capital deployment priorities. Cigna will continue providing pharmacy benefit services and other solutions through Evernorth Health Services to the Medicare businesses as part of service agreements with HCSC for an agreed period.
The bill would allow the state's Health Care Authority to review all proposed mergers and acquisitions of hospitals and other health care facilities in New Mexico. The HCA would review the proposed transactions and approve or deny the deal. They would then outline specific conditions to preserve the quality, affordability and access to patient care. The bill now heads to the Senate.