Federal agencies and Baxter International collaborate to boost IV fluid availability following severe storm damage. Hurricane Helene caused damage to Baxter International’s North Cove facility in North Carolina,…
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HHS Addresses IV Fluid Shortage Caused by Hurricanes
The site that produces more than half of the U.S. supply is located in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is…
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Congressman Wilson Rushed to Hospital
The 77-year-old representative from South Carolina reportedly had a stroke. U.S. Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina was taken to the hospital after he collapsed at an event…
Read MoreHHS Updates Payment Policies for Medicare and Medicaid
Issues final rule for inpatient hospitals and long-term care hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule last week updating Medicare payment policies…
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CDC Declines Recommending RSV Vaccinations for Adults Under 60
The agency approves annual vaccination for adults 75 and older and immunocompromised. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended the annual use of vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus…
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Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Drug Case on a Technicality
The justices determined the “plaintiffs lack standing to challenge the FDA’s actions“ on expanding access to mifepristone. The Supreme Court released its unanimous decision that doctors’ groups lacked…
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Senator Fetterman and His Wife Hospitalized After Collision in Maryland
He experienced a bruised shoulder and was discharged after being treated. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and his wife, Gisele, were in a minor car crash on Sunday.…
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U.S. Naval Community College Offers Health Science Degree
College president says, “Medical roles are the backbone of the fleet.” The U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) has launched a health science program for sailors who seek a…
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State Department Offers Reward for BlackCat Hacker Information
Change Healthcare is still recovering from the ransomware attack in February. The Department of State recently announced a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group. …
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HHS Issues Letter to Healthcare Officials on Cyberattack
The agency outlines the steps being taken after the Change Healthcare ransomware incident. The Department of Health and Human Services released a letter to health professionals over the…
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