Thursday, October 28, 2021

Biden's DOJ will prioritize fighting white-collar crime, top official saysBiden's DOJ will prioritize fighting white-collar crime, top official saysBiden's DOJ will prioritize fighting white-collar crime, top official says

Biden's DOJ will prioritize fighting white-collar crime, top official says

The Justice Department's second in command said Thursday the department plans to make changes designed to fight corporate wrongdoing. Attorneys said healthcare companies should pay close attention.



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FDA releases joint AI medical device guidance with Canada, U.K.FDA releases joint AI medical device guidance with Canada, U.K.FDA releases joint AI medical device guidance with Canada, U.K.

FDA releases joint AI medical device guidance with Canada, U.K.

Regulators in three countries unveiled 10 "guiding principles" for companies creating medical devices that use AI and machine learning.



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Physical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600 millionPhysical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600 millionPhysical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600 million

Physical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600 million

The latest haul boosts the company's valuation to $6.2 billion, making it one of the most valuable digital health businesses.



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UnitedHealthcare reaches agreement with Montefiore to restore access for membersUnitedHealthcare reaches agreement with Montefiore to restore access for membersUnitedHealthcare reaches agreement with Montefiore to restore access for members

UnitedHealthcare reaches agreement with Montefiore to restore access for members

The relationship between the insurer and the health system had lapsed in December following failed negotiations over payment rates.



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Biden to nix HHS regulation 'sunset' ruleBiden to nix HHS regulation 'sunset' ruleBiden to nix HHS regulation 'sunset' rule

Biden to nix HHS regulation 'sunset' rule

President Donald Trump required federal rules to automatically expire without periodic reviews. President Joe Biden plans to reverse that.



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Democrats scale back healthcare aims in domestic policy billDemocrats scale back healthcare aims in domestic policy billDemocrats scale back healthcare aims in domestic policy bill

Democrats scale back healthcare aims in domestic policy bill

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats have a provisional deal that sheds a number of White House priorities.



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Attorneys general criticize Biden vaccine orderAttorneys general criticize Biden vaccine orderAttorneys general criticize Biden vaccine order

Attorneys general criticize Biden vaccine order

Twenty-one Republican state attorneys general sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday saying they think his COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal contractors "stands on shaky legal ground," is confusing to contractors and could exacerbate supply-chain problems.



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Flouting White House, Florida penalizes school districtsFlouting White House, Florida penalizes school districtsFlouting White House, Florida penalizes school districts

Flouting White House, Florida penalizes school districts

The state of Florida has withheld funding from two school districts over their coronavirus mask mandates, flouting threats from White House officials who warned that such penalties would violate federal law.



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California virus cases stop falling, governor urges cautionCalifornia virus cases stop falling, governor urges cautionCalifornia virus cases stop falling, governor urges caution

California virus cases stop falling, governor urges caution

The state seems to have reached a plateau after its steady decline in cases and hospitalizations since the summer surge of the delta variant of the virus.



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Intermountain to require COVID vaccinesIntermountain to require COVID vaccinesIntermountain to require COVID vaccines

Intermountain to require COVID vaccines

Dr. Mark Briesacher, the chief physician executive with Intermountain Healthcare, said the hospital system will be complying with federal vaccination requirements announced by President Joe Biden in September.



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