Virta’s virtual diabetes reversal treatment now available to WVU Medicine employees struggling with the condition MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine) announced a strategic partnership with type 2 diabetes reversal leader Virta Health to offer its virtual diabetes reversal treatment to eligible employees in West Virginia and across the country. As the state’s largest private employer, WVU Medicine’s collaboration with Virta provides hope for significant improvement in metabolic

Screening for Atrial Fibrillation Final Recommendation Statement: Screening for Atrial Fibrillation The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for atrial fibrillation. The Task Force found that more research is needed to make a recommendation for or against screening. To view the recommendation, the evidence on which it is based, and a summary for clinicians, please go here. The final recommendation statement can also be

New in the Rural Monitor “It’s the relationships”: Q&A with Peggy Broussard Wheeler Peggy Broussard Wheeler, Vice President of Policy at the California Hospital Association, discusses the challenges that the hospitals in her state and nationwide have faced before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also shares rural hospitals’ unique strengths and the importance of collaboration and relationships. Webinar Recording Expanded Eligibility Allows More Rural Clinicians to Qualify for Loan

For the 19th year, AHRQ is reporting on healthcare quality and disparities. The annual National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report is mandated by Congress to provide a comprehensive overview of the quality of healthcare received by the general U.S. population and disparities in care experienced by different racial and socioeconomic groups. The report is produced with the help of an Interagency Work Group led by AHRQ.  Introduction The National Healthcare Quality