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

Parkview Health announced on June 16, 2025, the launch of Upvia Health, a new management services organization designed to support independent hospitals and physician groups. Leveraging Parkview’s infrastructure and experience, Upvia Health offers a customizable suite of solutions—including revenue cycle, pharmacy and supply chain management, group purchasing, virtual care, and access to Parkview’s Epic EMR via Parkview Connect—to help smaller providers enhance clinical quality, operational efficiency, financial stability, and growth, while preserving local autonomy.

Parkview Health Launches Upvia to Empower Independent Healthcare Providers Parkview Health

In this article, Christopher Plummer, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Dartmouth Health, emphasizes the pressing need for healthcare organizations to enhance their cybersecurity strategies against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions. He advocates for key practices such as robust infrastructure patching, reassessing geographic restrictions, and enforcing multi-factor authentication to protect sensitive data. Additionally, joining Information Sharing and Analysis Centers is recommended to gain access to crucial cybersecurity intelligence. While acknowledging some existing measures among professionals, Plummer calls for a reevaluation of strategies and highlights the gap in cohesive cyber defense within the sector, particularly in light of threats posed by potential military conflicts.

Cybersecurity Architect Urges Healthcare to Fortify Against Geopolitical Threats LinkedIn