The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has canceled over $3.2 billion in research grants this year, according to a report by Grant Watch. The cancellation affects 2,548 grants since March, with only 80 grants reinstated, mostly focused on virus and vaccine research. Harvard Medical School, Columbia University Health Sciences, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported the highest termination rates. The majority of the terminated grants addressed public health and diversity issues, with frequently used terms in their abstracts indicating a focus on cell research.

NIH Cuts Over $3.2 Billion in Research Funding, Impacting Public Health Becker's Hospital Review

Epic has provided recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the health technology ecosystem. Key suggestions include increasing patient access to medical information and reducing administrative burdens by enhancing communication between payers and providers. The comprehensive 18-page document is available for download and has prompted significant engagement on LinkedIn, where industry professionals have expressed support for Epic's vision of optimizing healthcare delivery for both patients and providers.

Epic Urges HHS to Transform Healthcare with Tech-Driven Solutions Epic Systems Corporation

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of research grants related to gender identity and diversity, equity, and inclusion was illegal, citing racial discrimination concerns. Judge William Young criticized the administration's actions as arbitrary and not in line with government standards, emphasizing the negative impact on racial minorities and the LGBTQ community. The ruling, which addresses lawsuits from 16 attorneys general and other groups, mandates the restoration of funding, though it may be subject to an appeal by the Department of Health and Human Services, which maintains that the cuts were intended to enhance scientific rigor.

Federal Judge Rules Trump Admins Research Grant Cuts Illegal MedPage Today

Hospital-at‑Home 2.0 marks the shift from pandemic-era pilot programs to large-scale, strategic adoption by health systems looking to deeply integrate inpatient care at home. Launched under CMS’s 2020 waiver, initial programs have expanded significantly—Allegheny Health Network grew from about 7-8 admissions per month in early 2024 to roughly 40; Mass General Brigham has moved into optimization, filling a 70-bed home unit and adding post‑op, oncology, and postpartum hypertension care; ChristianaCare built a centralized 24/7 command center and launched skilled‑nursing‑at‑home; and University of Chicago Medicine is partnering with payers to fortify financial sustainability. Across the board, systems are refining patient selection, scaling admission volumes, broadening eligibility, and preparing for potential shifts in federal reimbursement as the acute hospital care waiver faces possible expiration in September—underscoring the need for sustainable funding models and payer collaboration.

Hospital-at-Home 2.0: Transforming Telehealth with Scalable, Profitable Care Becker's Hospital Review

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has canceled over $3.2 billion in research grants this year, according to a report by Grant Watch. The cancellation affects 2,548 grants since March, with only 80 grants reinstated, mostly focused on virus and vaccine research. Harvard Medical School, Columbia University Health Sciences, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported the highest termination rates. The majority of the terminated grants addressed public health and diversity issues, with frequently used terms in their abstracts indicating a focus on cell research.

NIH Cuts Over $3.2 Billion in Research Funding, Impacting Public Health Becker's Hospital Review

Epic has provided recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the health technology ecosystem. Key suggestions include increasing patient access to medical information and reducing administrative burdens by enhancing communication between payers and providers. The comprehensive 18-page document is available for download and has prompted significant engagement on LinkedIn, where industry professionals have expressed support for Epic's vision of optimizing healthcare delivery for both patients and providers.

Epic Urges HHS to Transform Healthcare with Tech-Driven Solutions Epic Systems Corporation

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of research grants related to gender identity and diversity, equity, and inclusion was illegal, citing racial discrimination concerns. Judge William Young criticized the administration's actions as arbitrary and not in line with government standards, emphasizing the negative impact on racial minorities and the LGBTQ community. The ruling, which addresses lawsuits from 16 attorneys general and other groups, mandates the restoration of funding, though it may be subject to an appeal by the Department of Health and Human Services, which maintains that the cuts were intended to enhance scientific rigor.

Federal Judge Rules Trump Admins Research Grant Cuts Illegal MedPage Today

Hospital-at‑Home 2.0 marks the shift from pandemic-era pilot programs to large-scale, strategic adoption by health systems looking to deeply integrate inpatient care at home. Launched under CMS’s 2020 waiver, initial programs have expanded significantly—Allegheny Health Network grew from about 7-8 admissions per month in early 2024 to roughly 40; Mass General Brigham has moved into optimization, filling a 70-bed home unit and adding post‑op, oncology, and postpartum hypertension care; ChristianaCare built a centralized 24/7 command center and launched skilled‑nursing‑at‑home; and University of Chicago Medicine is partnering with payers to fortify financial sustainability. Across the board, systems are refining patient selection, scaling admission volumes, broadening eligibility, and preparing for potential shifts in federal reimbursement as the acute hospital care waiver faces possible expiration in September—underscoring the need for sustainable funding models and payer collaboration.

Hospital-at-Home 2.0: Transforming Telehealth with Scalable, Profitable Care Becker's Hospital Review