
What We're Reading: Patient Safety Concerns; 340B Proposal; Rural Physician Shortage
NIH Report Highlights Patient Safety Concerns
The National Institute of Health (NIH) released a report that highlighted staff concerns about patient safety issues, as well as low morale at the NIH’s Clinical Center. The report outlined poor management and communication, out-of-date equipment, and even water leaks in operating rooms,
Proposal Aims to Cut 340B Payments
The Trump administration unveiled a proposal to reduce payments to hospitals through the 340B drug discount program.
Physician Shortage in Rural America
Recruiting doctors to practice in rural America has been difficult as new doctors choose to stay in metropolitan areas, where they can make more money. An
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