by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Public Health/Prevention, Tea Leaves
Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that diabetes death rates in the U.S. have declined to some of their lowest levels in years, reversing a spike seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the third quarter of 2024, there were...
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Public Health/Prevention, Tea Leaves
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to require all new vaccines to undergo placebo-controlled trials, a shift critics say could delay approvals, reduce access, and undermine trust. While HHS claims the move boosts transparency and safety, experts argue it’s...
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Providers, Tea Leaves
Despite a recent Supreme Court ruling against hospitals in a case concerning Medicare’s Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments, hospitals plan to continue using the courts to challenge underpayments for treating low-income patients. The ruling limited...
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Providers, Tea Leaves
The Leapfrog Group’s biannual report shows that AI and technology tools are improving hospital safety grades, particularly in infection control and medication safety. High-performing hospitals are using tech to prevent errors and manage high-risk patients....
by Third Horizon | May 2, 2025 | Providers, Tea Leaves
Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on medical supplies, including syringes, personal protective equipment, and potentially pharmaceuticals, which could disrupt supply chains and raise patient care costs. While no...
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