Steven Ross Johnson
Modern Healthcare
Berwyn, IL, United States
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Lagging childhood vaccinations lead to call for action
Pediatric visits fell 27% during the pandemic, leaving children vulnerable to preventable infections, a new report finds. → Read More
AMA opposes 'excited delirium' as a diagnosis, citing forced sedation
The American Medical Association warned against sedating people solely for a law enforcement purpose without a legitimate medical reason. → Read More
Advocate Aurora Health defends COVID-19 vaccine security after 'bad actor' spoils doses
Health leaders at the Wisconsin system, where an individual removed coronavirus vaccine from cold storage, remained confident that no additional security measures were required to safely store its doses. → Read More
Mount Sinai boosts diversity with education programs
As competition to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce has increased, Mount Sinai Health System has found success by making investments that expand the entire pool of candidates. → Read More
ACA's impact on racial health disparities has stalled
While black and Hispanic adult uninsured rates dramatically declined thanks to the Affordable Care Act, that progress has largely stalled in recent years, according to a new study. → Read More
Poor communities hit hard by pharmacy closures
Low-income areas have seen higher rates of pharmacy closures in recent years, and that's limiting those communities' access to drugs and driving health disparities. → Read More
Cincinnati Children's lowers hospitalization rates among poor
A population health initiative at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has reduced hospitalizations of children in impoverished communities by 20%. → Read More
Will hospitals get their fair share of legal awards against opioid makers?
Recent legal wins and settlements by states over opioid makers raises questions as to whether those on the front lines will receive the funding they need to meet demand for treatment. → Read More
Preventive Services Task Force calls for expanding hepatitis C screenings
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending all adults between 18 and 79 get screened for hepatitis C to address the rise of infections in recent years. → Read More
HHS overhauls privacy restrictions around addiction treatment
The Trump administration wants to relax the extra privacy protections shrouding substance-use disorder treatment — a major policy push from hospitals amid the opioid epidemic. → Read More
Northwell Health ad campaign urges hospital execs to advocate for gun reform
Northwell Health is launching a national advertising campaign calling on healthcare leaders to become more vocal in advocating for gun legislation. → Read More
ABIM to develop continuous option for board recertification
The American Board of Internal Medicine plans to offer a shorter, more flexible option for physicians seeking to maintain their board certification. → Read More
ACP calls for ‘stricter' conflicts standard for clinical guidelines
The American College Physicians says its "stricter" methods for managing conflicts of interest in clinical guidelines involves relying on evidence, not subjectivity, when making recommendations. → Read More
Hospitals work to inform immigrant groups of 'public charge' rule's impact
Healthcare providers say they will rely on their relationships with community stakeholders now more than ever to talk with immigrant populations about access to care. → Read More
1 in 7 internal medicine residents are bullied
All in all, 14% of 21,000 survey respondents reported repeated harassment by someone in a position of greater power during their residency. → Read More
Advocates fear HHS nondiscrimination rule would hinder health equity
Healthcare proponents are urging HHS not to finalize a proposed change to the ACA's anti-discrimination provisions, warning it could severely narrow protections for LGBTQ individuals. → Read More
Advocates fear HHS non-discrimination rule would hinder health equity
Healthcare proponents are urging HHS not to finalize a proposed change to the ACA's anti-discrimination provisions, warning it could severely narrow protections for LGBTQ individuals. → Read More
Federal hospital preparedness funding weaker as requirements tighten
Emergency preparedness was once more of an afterthought than a major priority among healthcare providers. But much has changed since 9/11 and a string of natural disasters stretched hospitals beyond their capacities. → Read More
Blackout response plans require regular attention
Hospitals say emergency planning for a power outage is an evolving process requiring regular testing and evaluation of existing systems. → Read More
Radiation may be better than anti-hormonal therapy for breast cancer
Researchers may have identified a treatment alternative for older women with low-risk forms of breast cancer. It could offer fewer adverse side effects than anti-hormonal drug therapies. → Read More