jueves, 4 de junio de 2026

Webinar: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach Thursday, June 11, 1:30 p.m. ET

https://umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7a2c17zBSEyV8bVflDXIug?_x_zm_rtaid=Z5HRC4PIQPW6pkU6uXdMKA.1780494156390.3ea569fe942b1f683e737973b850584f&_x_zm_rhtaid=539&utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=2ec4555e30-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_06_03_01_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-2ec4555e30-167840245#/registration The prevalence of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) is increasing in all age groups, in parallel with increasing product potency and public acceptance of use. Cannabis use has also increased among pregnant women, despite evidence linking prenatal cannabis use to adverse neonatal and maternal health outcomes. Based on SAMHSA’s recently released Advisory: Addressing Cannabis Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings—A Lifespan Approach, this webinar provides healthcare professionals with evidence-informed guidance on cannabis use and CUD across the lifespan. Dr. Alan J. Budney, a clinical psychologist and Professor at Dartmouth’s Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, will explore effective screening and patient education strategies, when to refer for specialty treatment, and key considerations for adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, during pregnancy, and older adulthood.

The medical-billing AI arms race between providers and insurance Both sides are training algorithms to fight over the same patient record

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/03/ai-arms-race-medical-building-waste/ By Darshak SanghaviJune 3, 2026 Sanghavi, a pediatric cardiologist and former senior federal health official, is chief medical officer of Machinify.

HaloMD faces lawsuit alleging No Surprises Act middleman used ‘sham letter,’ misleading data Highmark Health is fourth insurer to sue, seeking to overturn arbitration wins

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/03/highmark-health-sues-halomd-no-surprises-act-arbitration-disputes/ By Tara BannowJune 3, 2026 Hospitals and Insurance Reporter

Lawmakers promised cancer patients would be protected from Medicaid cuts. Now CMS says otherwise New work requirements are catastrophic

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/04/medicaid-work-requirements-final-rule-cancer-patients/ By Gwen NicholsJune 4, 2026 Nichols is a hematologist/oncologist, cancer researcher, and chief medical officer of Blood Cancer United.

Trump administration to strip job protections of top NIH officials, grants staff By reclassifying positions under “Schedule F,” federal workers would become politicized, easier to fire

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/03/trump-administration-to-strip-job-protections-of-top-nih-officials-grants-research/ By Anil OzaJune 3, 2026 General Assignment Reporter

After hospitals, patients get a turn to bring AI into the doctor’s office Developers pitch their patient apps as diligent note-takers to keep track of encounters across the health system

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/04/after-doctors-patient-ai-scribes-track-visits/ By Katie PalmerJune 4, 2026 Health Tech Correspondent

Viewpoints: Medicaid Work Rule Will Cause Distress And Suffering For Cancer Patients; Pope's Encyclical Will Help Hospitals Steer The Focus Back To Humans

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/editorials-and-opinions-060426/