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NJ Joins Lawsuit Against H-1B Visa Fee
New Jersey has joined a 20-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, argues that the fee exceeds congressional authorization, lacks consideration for non-profit and government employers, and bypasses required rulemaking procedures. The fee, applicable only to new overseas applicants, could impact New Jersey’s healthcare…
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VA Job Cuts Impact Chicago Hospitals
The Trump administration plans to eliminate hundreds of unfilled positions at Chicago area VA hospitals, including over 400 at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and 200 at Lovell Federal Health Care Center. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce by cutting obsolete COVID-era roles. However, local healthcare workers express…
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FDA’s Limited Action on Defective Devices
A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights the FDA’s infrequent removal of defective medical devices from the market, attributing this to understaffing issues. The report suggests that the FDA struggles to ensure that manufacturers implement necessary measures to safeguard patients. This situation raises concerns about the agency’s capacity to effectively regulate medical devices under the…
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Oregon’s Hospital Price Cap Success
A study by Brown University reveals that Oregon’s hospital price cap, implemented in 2019, has not adversely affected hospital finances or patient care quality. The cap limits payments to 200% of Medicare rates for in-network hospitals and 185% for out-of-network hospitals, targeting state employee health plans. Despite initial concerns from hospitals about potential financial strain,…
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Robotics Reshaping Patient Care
Hospitals are accelerating their use of medical robotics, yet leaders face a growing tension between innovation potential and regulatory risk. Remote surgery, autonomous treatment systems, and assistive robots promise major gains in precision, efficiency, and patient independence. But every advancement raises the stakes for compliance. A failure on a factory line is inconvenient. A failure…
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Robotics Reshaping Patient Care
Hospitals are accelerating their use of medical robotics, yet leaders face a growing tension between innovation potential and regulatory risk. Remote surgery, autonomous treatment systems, and assistive robots promise major gains in precision, efficiency, and patient independence. But every advancement raises the stakes for compliance. A failure on a factory line is inconvenient. A failure…
