Just one week after CMS announced a major expansion of its ACCESS Model, William Gordon, senior advisor at Manatt Health and one of the model’s architects, spoke in Arlington at the Civitas Networks for Health 2026 Annual Conference to explain what the growing program could mean for technology-enabled care and the health information infrastructure needed to support it.
By Zelda Meeker – More than three years after Operation Nightingale exposed a widespread nursing diploma scheme, federal prosecutions and state licensing investigations continue to reveal the scope and consequences of the fraud.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of August that we think deserve sharing again.
By Robin Roberts – Like most new technologies, AI is expanding faster than the ability to regulate it. There are no governing bodies, no universal policies or guidelines that apply to all situations and applications where it might be used. It is up to each individual organization and, sometimes, to each clinician to decide how to use it.
By Mary Bacaj – Employers have invested heavily in navigation services designed to make healthcare easier to use. Navigators can explain benefits, identify in-network providers, help schedule appointments, and guide members through administrative barriers. That support has value, but it should not be mistaken for care management.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, The ongoing debate over the U.S. health system shouldn’t be based on whether the government or the private sector is the dominant player, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban said recently.
By Felicia Sadler MJ BSN RN CPHQ LSSBB – You’ve probably seen headlines questioning whether the U.S. is facing a nursing shortage. Some argue there are enough licensed nurses to meet demand, while others point to chronic understaffing in hospitals as proof that the shortage is very real.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of July that we think deserve sharing again.
By Zelda Meeker – Tired of scrolling to find something to watch? We’ve got a list of excellent healthcare-related documentaries that will grab and keep your attention. Healthcare documentaries offer a window into the complexities of this world and show the daily struggles and triumphs of nurses, patients, and other healthcare providers.
By Kyle A. Diamantas JD – There may be no better illustration of the critical and integral role the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has played in the history of our nation’s health than the timely juxtaposition of two anniversaries occurring this year, our nation’s 250th and the FDA’s 120th.
From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, When Republicans passed their big budget bill in 2025, they scheduled many of the Medicaid reductions to take effect in 2027, after the 2026 midterm elections. But in anticipation of getting less money from Washington come January…
By Angel Bozard RN – Hospitals are under growing pressure to strengthen care delivery while supporting nurses who manage heavier workloads, more complex patients, and persistent staffing challenges. The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projects that the national RN shortage will persist through 2038.
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