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Resistance Is Futile: CMS Gets Serious About Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Photo of Kyle GregoryPhoto of Emily CrosbyBy Kyle Gregory, Greg Fosheim and Emily Crosby on Posted in Uncategorized
Antibiotics and similar drugs, known more broadly as antimicrobial agents, are an instrumental weapon in the healthcare armory, rendering once-lethal infections treatable, and dramatically reducing instances of sepsis and secondary infections associated with cancer chemotherapy and organ transplants. However, sub-therapeutic use of antimicrobial agents in livestock, over-prescription, bacterial evolution and myriad other factors have contributed … Continue Reading

CMS’s Civil Defense Won’t Let You Hide Under Your Desk

Photo of Robert M. WolinBy Robert M. Wolin and Kinal Patel on Posted in Uncategorized
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have proposed new emergency preparedness requirements for healthcare providers and suppliers. These new requirements are designed to address the effect of a broad range of natural and man-made disasters—like attacks, epidemics, flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes—on the healthcare environment. The proposed regulations focus on safeguarding human resources, ensuring … Continue Reading
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