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O’Connor Hospital Recognized for Top Performance in Cleanliness by Crothall Healthcare

4 months ago01 mins

Crothall Healthcare has recognized O’Connor Hospital with a Legacy Award, celebrating its nationwide top-ranking performance in environmental services (EVS). EVS professionals are the team members responsible for keeping hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, operating rooms, and all other patient care areas clean and safe by adhering to infection control procedures. In 2025, O’Connor Hospital’s year-to-year patient experience…

Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends With Black Women Voters

2 years ago012 mins

Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a surge of support from Black women voters, galvanized in part by her work on health care issues such as maternal mortality, reproductive rights, and gun control. The enthusiasm may be key for Democratic turnout at the polls in critical battleground states. Black women have always been among the…

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Convention Invisibility Teaches A Crucial Health Policy Lesson

2 years ago09 mins

By MICHAEL MILLENSON It’s close to an iron rule: Politics drives policy. In that context, the health policy issues that were largely invisible at the Republican and Democratic conventions taught a crucial political lesson. Start with access. According to KFF (formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation), more than 25 million Americans have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of…

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Recent Policy Proposals Could Weaken the Reproductive Health Safety Net as More People Become Uninsured

10 months ago01 mins

This brief looks at recent policy proposals including the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law, the Median v. Planned Parenthood decision, and the withholding of Title X funds and how they will impact the reproductive health safety net at the same time that there is an increase in the uninsured.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Hear from Our AccentCare Staff

2 years ago01 mins

During March, we proudly observe Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history and within AccentCare. Samia Haddad, SVP Chief Compliance Officer, shares her career journey that has led her to become a leader in our organization.

The Top 5 Most Affordable Functional Medicine Labs in Texas

6 months ago01 mins

[Sponsored] Functional medicine services can transform lives. Compare the best value functional health labs in Texas to discover nearby options that could fit your budget. The post The Top 5 Most Affordable Functional Medicine Labs in Texas appeared first on MedCity News.

Improving the patient experience – why it matters

1 year ago011 mins

No matter how much the healthcare industry evolves — whether through new legislative priorities or advances in AI and automation — one thing remains constant: the patient experience matters. Patients expect quality care, quickly. For five years running, timely access has been a top priority for patients, according to Experian Health’s State of Patient Access…

Obamacare Sign-Ups Drop, but the Extent Won’t Be Clear for Months

3 months ago014 mins

More Americans than expected enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year, after premium subsidies were dramatically cut — but it remains to be seen whether they’ll keep the coverage as their costs mount. It’s all part of a drama that roiled the ACA’s 2026 open enrollment period. Congressional debate over whether…

Congress’ New Healthcare Package: 7 Things to Know

4 months ago01 mins

This week, Congress reached a bipartisan healthcare deal as part of a larger $1.2 trillion spending bill, combining funding increases, policy reforms and program extensions. The proposal maintains key programs like CMS coverage for telehealth and hospital-at-home care, but stops short of renewing enhanced ACA premium tax credits. The post Congress’ New Healthcare Package: 7…

Looking Ahead, One Expert Sees EHRs Better Supporting MD Practice

1 year ago01 mins

Craig Joseph, M.D., Nordic Consulting’s CMO, shares his perspectives on this moment in EHR development

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Creating Chaos at HHS

States Pay Deloitte, Others Millions To Comply With Trump Law To Cut Medicaid Rolls

Real Estate Investors Profit From Long-Term Care While Residents Languish

The America First Global Health Strategy and Pooled Procurement

What Do Healthcare Leaders Think About CMS’ Proposed Star Ratings Overhaul?

A Look at Recent Changes to State Vaccine Requirements for School Children

O’Connor Hospital Recognized for Top Performance in Cleanliness by Crothall Healthcare

Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends With Black Women Voters

Convention Invisibility Teaches A Crucial Health Policy Lesson

Recent Policy Proposals Could Weaken the Reproductive Health Safety Net as More People Become Uninsured

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Hear from Our AccentCare Staff

The Top 5 Most Affordable Functional Medicine Labs in Texas

Improving the patient experience – why it matters

Obamacare Sign-Ups Drop, but the Extent Won’t Be Clear for Months

Congress’ New Healthcare Package: 7 Things to Know

Looking Ahead, One Expert Sees EHRs Better Supporting MD Practice