The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved seven new health systems to implement the hospital-at-home model, allowing them to deliver acute hospital care in patients' residences and receive reimbursement for these services. The approved systems include notable institutions such as UW Medicine in Seattle, Community Health Network in Indianapolis, and several others across the U.S. This expansion reflects a trend towards innovative, patient-centered care aimed at improving outcomes and alleviating stress on traditional hospital settings.

CMS Expands Hospital-at-Home Model with Approval of Seven New Health Systems Beckers Hospital Review

During a recent Senate Armed Services cyber subcommittee hearing, Lt. Gen. William Hartman, the acting head of U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA, responded to inquiries regarding the dismissal of his predecessor, Gen. Timothy Haugh, which raised bipartisan concerns about leadership stability in cybersecurity. The hearing, under an hour long and with limited attendance, also addressed Cyber Command’s modernization initiative, "CYBERCOM 2.0," and questioned the effectiveness of the dual leadership structure of Cyber Command and the NSA, which Hartman defended as essential for national security. He further discussed the threat posed by foreign hacking groups, notably from China, targeting critical infrastructure.

Senate Hearing Sparks Concerns Over Cyber Command Leadership and Threats Record

Health systems in the U.S. are bracing for possible reductions in Medicaid funding, which could significantly impact financial stability, particularly in vulnerable states. An analysis from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts a potential loss of $31.9 billion in hospital revenue and $6.3 billion in uncompensated care if federal proposals to rollback Medicaid expansion are implemented. Hospital leaders, particularly in at-risk states, emphasize the need for proactive planning to cushion the effect of these potential cuts, with some, like Kyle Fisher, focusing on efficiency and cost management, while others, like Rich Rasmussen, warn of severe staffing impacts and revenue losses totaling billions.

Hospitals Brace for $31.9 Billion Loss Amid Medicaid Funding Cuts Becker's Hospital Review

UC Davis Health has introduced a new AI model called BE-FAIR, designed to identify patients who may need immediate care management to prevent hospitalizations. The model was developed through a two-year collaboration of professionals across population health, IT, and equity teams and employs a framework that helps care managers assess patients' future health risks. After its first year of use, the model was found to underpredict hospitalization risks for African American and Hispanic patients, prompting adjustments to enhance its accuracy for these populations. The findings were published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, positioning BE-FAIR as a potential model for other health systems aiming to improve health equity using AI.

UC Davis Health Unveils AI Model to Enhance Patient Care and Equity Medical Xpress

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved seven new health systems to implement the hospital-at-home model, allowing them to deliver acute hospital care in patients' residences and receive reimbursement for these services. The approved systems include notable institutions such as UW Medicine in Seattle, Community Health Network in Indianapolis, and several others across the U.S. This expansion reflects a trend towards innovative, patient-centered care aimed at improving outcomes and alleviating stress on traditional hospital settings.

CMS Expands Hospital-at-Home Model with Approval of Seven New Health Systems Beckers Hospital Review

During a recent Senate Armed Services cyber subcommittee hearing, Lt. Gen. William Hartman, the acting head of U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA, responded to inquiries regarding the dismissal of his predecessor, Gen. Timothy Haugh, which raised bipartisan concerns about leadership stability in cybersecurity. The hearing, under an hour long and with limited attendance, also addressed Cyber Command’s modernization initiative, "CYBERCOM 2.0," and questioned the effectiveness of the dual leadership structure of Cyber Command and the NSA, which Hartman defended as essential for national security. He further discussed the threat posed by foreign hacking groups, notably from China, targeting critical infrastructure.

Senate Hearing Sparks Concerns Over Cyber Command Leadership and Threats Record

Health systems in the U.S. are bracing for possible reductions in Medicaid funding, which could significantly impact financial stability, particularly in vulnerable states. An analysis from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation predicts a potential loss of $31.9 billion in hospital revenue and $6.3 billion in uncompensated care if federal proposals to rollback Medicaid expansion are implemented. Hospital leaders, particularly in at-risk states, emphasize the need for proactive planning to cushion the effect of these potential cuts, with some, like Kyle Fisher, focusing on efficiency and cost management, while others, like Rich Rasmussen, warn of severe staffing impacts and revenue losses totaling billions.

Hospitals Brace for $31.9 Billion Loss Amid Medicaid Funding Cuts Becker's Hospital Review

UC Davis Health has introduced a new AI model called BE-FAIR, designed to identify patients who may need immediate care management to prevent hospitalizations. The model was developed through a two-year collaboration of professionals across population health, IT, and equity teams and employs a framework that helps care managers assess patients' future health risks. After its first year of use, the model was found to underpredict hospitalization risks for African American and Hispanic patients, prompting adjustments to enhance its accuracy for these populations. The findings were published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, positioning BE-FAIR as a potential model for other health systems aiming to improve health equity using AI.

UC Davis Health Unveils AI Model to Enhance Patient Care and Equity Medical Xpress