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Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update to share new information with clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about locally acquired malaria cases identified in the United States. On August 18, 2023, a single case…… Continue reading Important Updates on Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in Florida, Texas, and Maryland

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The growth of managed care over the past several years has changed fundamental aspects of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This significant shift transformed how the Government pays for and covers health care for approximately 100 million enrollees. Due to the growth of managed care (in…… Continue reading OIG Publishes New Featured Topic Webpage on Managed Care

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare During a pandemic or other emergency, health care facilities face significant challenges to quickly onboard additional health care providers when hospital admissions and intensive care units’ occupancy rapidly increase. The recently updated Health Care Facility Onboarding Checklist (1 page) can help facilities ensure new employees are…… Continue reading Updates from ASPR TRACIE – Emergency Preparedness Resources

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDPClinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Emergencies can create a variety of hazards for workers in the impacted area. Preparing before an emergency incident plays a vital role in ensuring that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and know how to keep themselves safe when an emergency…… Continue reading Know How to Prepare For and Respond to Natural Disasters