WASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Democrat on Sunday called on the Department of Veterans Affairs to explain why it allowed the use of an unproven drug on veterans for the coronavirus, saying patients may have been put at unnecessary risk. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York said the VA needs to provide Congress more information… Read More: Schumer calls on VA to explain use of unproven drug… »
A union for Hong Kong hospital workers says its members will go on strike Monday to press a demand for the Chinese territory to bar entry to visitors from the mainland in an effort to stem the spread of a new viral disease By The Associated Press February 1, 2020, 3:33 PM 2 min read… Read More: Hong Kong union calls strike to demand China border closure »
Dive Brief: The American Hospital Association on Monday released a roadmap aimed at alleviating pressures on rural hospitals and increasing access to affordable, high-quality care in the communities they serve. While rural hospitals struggle with low patient volumes and geographic isolation, they also face economic uncertainties, growing regulatory burden and the opioid crisis. Recommendations include updating… Read More: AHA roadmap to rescue rural hospitals calls for regulatory relief,… »