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A Wind Advisory is in place across the Washington, D.C. region until 5 p.m. as the area braces for gusts of 50 mph that could down trees and power lines and cause problems on the roadways.

A CDC reorganization as some conservatives are calling for could impact the agency's ability to help prevent or mitigate the spread of disease, according to a former agency director.

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum Public Health Academy partnered with Girl Scout Troop 14567 to produce a public health fun patch.

D.C. police have responded to a home in southeast Washington where they say a man barricaded himself inside.

On Monday at HIMSS24, Innovaccer unveiled a preview of its new AI copilot for providers, which is slated to go on the market by the end of 2024. The solution is a portable tablet device designed to provide clinicians with point-of-care support — it flags care and coding gaps, assists with clinical documentation and advises clinicians on possible diagnosis pathways.

As the healthcare industry grapples with various challenges, from workforce shortages to complex coding intricacies, embracing AI can empower revenue cycle professionals to envision a future with reduced denials, optimized revenue, and fortified financial health.

A federal immunization committee on Wednesday voted in favor of recommending an additional COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors aged 65 and up. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) met Wednesday to discuss numerous agenda items including vaccine data and recommendations for COVID-19; tetanus and diphtheria;…

MedCity INVEST 2024, scheduled for May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Chicago, is the ideal event to discuss healthcare funding with investors looking for investment opportunities. 

Research shows that 44 veterans die each day as a result of suicide or self-injury. At ViVE 2024, Shereef Elnahal, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ under secretary for health, declared that even one veteran dying by suicide is too many — and promised that the VA is pursuing partnerships aimed at addressing this harrowing problem.

In this month’s episode, Senior Reporter Katie Adams discussed some executive hires, promotions and departures that recently occurred in the healthcare world, as well as layoffs affecting the industry. We also hear from Adam Petrich, who recently became QuantHealth’s first chief medical officer.