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US launches tariff investigations into medical supplies and devices, raising stakes for healthcare supply chain

Editor's Note The US Department of Commerce has initiated national security investigations that could trigger new tariffs on a wide range of imported medical products, with potentially far-reaching effects for healthcare providers, Reuters September 24 reports. The probes, opened under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, cover…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
October 2, 2025
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Global medical community rejects Trump’s Tylenol-autism claims: Statements compilation

Editor's Note Medical and scientific groups across the US and abroad swiftly pushed back against President Donald Trump’s September 22 announcement that acetaminophen use in pregnancy may cause autism, with experts warning the claims are unsupported and potentially harmful. Trump, joined by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, also suggested…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 26, 2025
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CMS proposal to end inpatient only list draws strong industry response

Editor's Note The plan to eliminate the Medicare Inpatient-Only (IPO) List and expand the Ambulatory Surgery Center Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has generated widespread reaction, with more than 3,900 comments submitted during the official feedback period, Ambulatory Surgery Center News September…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 22, 2025
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npj Digital Surgery opens call for research on AI, robotics in the OR

Editor's Note A new call for papers is inviting researchers to spotlight the technologies redefining surgical care. In May 2025, npj Digital Surgery opened submissions for a special collection titled Intelligent and Integrated Systems for Digital Surgery, with a deadline of May 27, 2026. The collection will highlight advances at…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
September 2, 2025
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AAAHC seeks stakeholder feedback on revised v44 standards to elevate patient-centered care

Editor's Note The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has opened a public comment period for proposed revisions to its v44 standards, ASC Focus February 28 reports. From now until March 29, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders are encouraged to share insights that will help refine the guidance for…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
March 5, 2025
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Initiative addresses nurses' underrepresentation in health media

Editor’s Note Despite being the largest healthcare workforce, nurses are cited in just 4% of health news stories, a statistic unchanged since 1997, according to researchers writing in the January issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration. However, a new initiative aims to change the equation. Titled Nurses’ Voices in…

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By: Matt Danford
January 27, 2025
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The Joint Commission proposes revisions to IC requirements for office-based surgery, ambulatory healthcare programs

Editor's Note The Joint Commission is set to revise the Infection Prevention and Control (IC) chapter requirements for both office-based surgery (OBS) practices and ambulatory healthcare (AHC) organizations, effective July 1, 2025. These revisions aim to streamline the IC chapter, focusing on essential structures and processes that support quality and…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
June 5, 2024
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