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Impact of Trump Administrations Reversal of Biden-Era Nursing Home Staffing Mandate on Care Standards

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Trump administration repealed a Biden-era rule on Tuesday that would have required nursing homes to increase their staffing and have a registered nurse on premise around the clock. The Biden administration introduced the rule in

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Philips and Edwards Collaborate on AI-Driven Solutions for Enhanced Mitral Valve Repair

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Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Philips said Monday it has collaborated with Edwards Lifesciences to develop a tool that uses artificial intelligence to help physicians visualize and navigate mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, or TEER, procedures. Called DeviceGuide, the technology tracks

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Essential Tips for Safeguarding Health Systems Against Cyberattacks

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Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This article includes insights from Healthcare Dive’s recent live event, “How healthcare can prepare for cyberattacks.” You can watch the full event here. Healthcare has never been more vulnerable to cyberattacks. A transition to digital medicine, utilization

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UnitedHealth Welcomes Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb to Its Board for Strategic Growth

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Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: UnitedHealth has added Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, to its board of directors as the healthcare behemoth continues to remake its leadership and governance teams. Gottlieb starts effective immediately, UnitedHealth

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Cigna Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer Amid Executive Departures

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Name: Dr. Amy Flaster Previous title: Chief medical officer, Cigna Healthcare New title: Chief medical officer, Cigna Flaster joined Cigna late last year as the CMO of the Connecticut-based company’s health insurance arm. But now, she’s stepping into an expanded role

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Unlocking Gut Health: 3 Groundbreaking Studies on the Impact of Diet on Your Microbiome

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Share on Pinterest How can different foods affect gut health? Here’s what the latest research says. Design by MNT; Photography by Tamara Evsiukova/Stocksy & Minette Hand/Stocksy Recent research has highlighted the influence of certain foods on gut health and their potential impact on overall health. One study found that a byproduct of fiber digestion by

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The Crucial Role of Revenue Cycle Management in Enhancing Healthcare Efficiency

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Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is an essential part of a well-functioning healthcare system. The financial processes running in the background handle payments to providers, allowing medical teams to devote their time and energy to patient care. A good revenue cycle is important for the financial stability of healthcare organizations, even if they are well-run. As

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Humana Optimistic About Medicare Advantage Growth Amid Challenges in Plan Generosity and Margin Recovery

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Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Humana is convinced that it can grow both the size and profitability of its Medicare Advantage business in 2026, despite concerns that the insurer’s plans are too generous and could saddle the company with undesired

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Midlife Hearing Loss Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, New Study Reveals

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Share on Pinterest Even mild hearing loss could heighten the risk of dementia, a new study shows. Image credit: OLEKSANDRA TROIAN/Getty Images The lack of a cure for dementia highlights the importance of interventions that can help mitigate risk through modifiable factors. A new study showed that mild or greater hearing loss in midlife was

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Medicare Overpayments for CGMs and Supplies Highlighted in OIG Report

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Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A government watchdog recommends Medicare reduce payments for continuous glucose monitors and supplies. A report issued Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General found that Medicare payments for the

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Apple Ordered to Pay Masimo $634 Million in High-Stakes Patent Dispute

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A federal jury in California has found that Apple infringed on a Masimo patent for its pulse oximetry technology and awarded Masimo $634 million in damages, Masimo said Friday. “This is a significant win in our ongoing efforts to protect our innovations and intellectual property, which is crucial to our ability to develop technology that

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Rhode Island Regulators Face Off Against Prospect in Controversial Hospital Closure Plans

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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The fate of bankrupt Prospect Medical Holdings’ two Rhode Island hospitals hangs in a precarious balance this week, as the health system and the state’s attorney general clash in court over Prospect’s desire to close the

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Three Supplements That May Help Reduce Autism-Linked Behaviors in Mice: Key Findings from Recent Study

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Share on Pinterest In a study in mice, scientists saw autism-related benefits from a mix of three supplements. Olga Pankova/Getty Images A new study in mice finds that a trio of supplements reduces autism-like behaviors in models of autism spectrum disorder. The supplements in question contained zinc, serine, and branch-chain amino acids. The scientists believe

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Daily Spoonful of Black Cumin Seed Powder: A Natural Way to Lower Cholesterol

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Share on Pinterest Obesity and cholesterol are two components that affect the risk of more serious health conditions like heart disease. Finding strategies to help address obesity and cholesterol is a critical area of medical research. A recent study suggests that consuming a certain amount of black cumin seed powder daily may help prevent fat

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