Quality and Safety
On Wednesday, the CDC asked the DOJ to proceed with an appeal.
The agreement will focus on access to Cigna's PPO provider network and on specialty pharmacy services, with an eye to improving affordability.
There was a 7% higher risk of developing a breakthrough infection when compared to those without a behavioral health issue.
The system framed the investment as part of an overall push to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Its application will be in clinical settings, where trained operators will conduct the test under the supervision of a licensed professional.
A proposed "Birthing-Friendly" hospital designation will soon be released as part of the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule.
HHS and the Biden Administration say they will give 60 days prior notice before ending the PHE.
Fifty-eight lawsuits were filed in 2021, with 43 of them filed against healthcare organizations, the largest percentage among all industries.
HHS will weigh this information in its grantmaking decisions and share potential violations with the relevant enforcement agencies.
The agency says it intends to issue proposed rules on minimum staffing level requirements within one year.