Daily Briefing The Daily Briefing Today's Daily Briefing View Archives Print Today's Daily Briefing Subscribe Advisory Board Insight How many degrees off-target is your 360? Learn how you can leverage 360s to focus on the team as a whole, the future, and what they can accomplish, rather than on past failings. More Latest News CDC: 'Indian superbug' spread through R.I. hospital June 27, 2012 In an "eyebrow-raising" event, a multidrug-resistant superbug that is common in India and Pakistan spread through a Rhode Island hospital this year, infecting two patients, according to a new CDC report. More Feds propose new rules to stop aggressive bill collectors June 27, 2012 Amid growing concern that not-for-profit hospitals are engaging in aggressive medical-debt collection practices, the Treasury Department on Friday proposed regulations to better shield patients. More Despite ACA uncertainty, hospital M&A activity stays strong June 27, 2012 Hospitals and health plans have continued a slew of mergers and acquisitions, underscoring industry leaders' belief that underlying economic and policy trends will remain even if the Affordable Care Act falls. More NEJM: How our perception of disease has evolved over 200 years June 27, 2012 In 1812, you might have died from these common causes of mortality: diarrhea, teething, and even drinking cold water. In a special commemorative article, Harvard researchers chronicle how far health providers have come. More AHA honors five hospitals' community-health programs June 27, 2012 The American Hospital Association this week awarded the AHA NOVA Award to five hospital programs for their efforts to improve community health. More How to better protect nurses: ANA pushes for ratios, violence prevention June 27, 2012 American Nurses Association will advocate for better nurse-to-patient ratios, workplace violence prevention programs, and initiatives to reduce environmental health risks in the workplace. More Study: Statins can help prevent secondary cardiovascular event June 27, 2012 Both men and women who survive a heart attack or stroke benefit from taking statins—cholesterol-lowering medications—to help prevent a secondary cardiovascular event, according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. More Don't look! Even photos of sugary treats may spark cravings June 27, 2012 Just a glance at a photo of a cupcake or chocolate-chip cookie can spark brain cravings and increase your appetite, according to a new study. More Executive transitions June 27, 2012 Each week, the Daily Briefing highlights executive transitions among the nation's hospitals and health systems. More Daily roundup: June 27, 2012 June 26, 2012 Bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, and Texas. More Were you approved for MSSP? Now what? June 27, 2012 Learn how we are working with MSSP partners to support the management of both Medicare and commercial lives through an exclusive alliance with Milliman MedInsights. More