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RSV hospitalizations are increasing earlier and more rapidly than in previous years, with the 0-2 age group comprising 57% of hospitalizations.

Medicare payments to home health agencies in 2023 will increase in the aggregate by 0.7%, or $125 million, compared with 2022.

Due to expanded subsidies, 4 out of 5 people can get a plan for $10 a month or less, Secretary Xavier Becerra says.

The rule creates special enrollment periods and improves the administration of the Medicare Savings Programs.

Next year, watch for Tukey methodology that will remove outliers from cut points and change the way plans are evaluated.

Anesthesiologist, ER and radiology groups filed a joint brief supporting the new lawsuit by the Texas Medical Association.

<p>Data being collected is sometimes inaccurate, and not reflective of populations regarding race or demographics, according to Allison Viola, senior advisor for Health IT at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.</p>

To ease burnout, the surgeon general advises hospitals to listen to staff and seek their involvement to improve organizational culture.

The investment will go towards getting more experienced licensed clinicians who can supervise nursing students.

Students are eligible to receive up to $7,000 per semester in tuition loan forgiveness for all remaining semesters.