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New AI Data Center Framework for Design, Development, and Operations Published by Leading Standards Experts
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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New AI Data Center Framework for Design, Development, and Operations Published by Leading Standards Experts
NEMA, ASHRAE and PNNL Join Forces To Establish an Authoritative Framework To Equip Data Center Project Developers and Facility Managers With Resources Needed To Advance Safe, Reliable, and Resilient Data Centers
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association ( NEMA ), ASHRAE, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ( PNNL
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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New AI Data Center Framework for Design, Development, and Operations Published by Leading Standards Experts
NEMA, ASHRAE and PNNL Join Forces To Establish an Authoritative Framework To Equip Data Center Project Developers and Facility Managers With Resources Needed To Advance Safe, Reliable, and Resilient Data Centers
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The National Electrical Manufacturers Association ( NEMA ), ASHRAE, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ( PNNL) today released their trilateral AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework, a comprehensive set of technical standards and industry best practices that will aid data center project developers and facility managers in the design, installation, and maintenance of critical energy infrastructure - including electrical, heating, and cooling equipment and integrated systems.
"Data centers are foundational to America's growth, competitiveness, and national security objectives, providing essential capabilities to advanced manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure," said NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips. "As data centers grow in number, complexity, and scale, it's imperative that they operate safely, reliably, and as efficiently as possible. The AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework that NEMA has developed with ASHRAE and PNNL is a new way of connecting standards, guidance, and deployment into one operating guide designed specifically for the data center environment."
The AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework marks the culmination of years of close coordination between NEMA and ASHRAE - two leading standards development organizations - and PNNL, a federal authority in energy systems research. The joint Framework sets the standard for efficiency, resilience, and performance in data center design, construction, and operation, covering all aspects of energy sourcing, energy use, and water use in data center facilities.
At a time when the market is coalescing around the value of 'speed to power' and increasingly pursuing innovative pathways to project energization, the AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework connects standards, guidance, and deployment into one actionable operating framework- eliminating uncertainty at each stage of the development process.
The Framework outlines best practices and applicable standards for planning and siting, integrated design principles, energy and thermal efficiency, grid-interactive design, resilient design, commissioning and performance validation, operations and maintenance, and retrofit and modernization strategies for data center development professionals. The Framework features more than a dozen NEMA technical standards and guidance documents, including resources for energy storage systems, microgrids, fire and life safety equipment, insulating material, transformers, switchgear, uninterrupted power supply systems, wire and cable, electricity metering, and alternating current grounding and bonding systems.
"ASHRAE's technical leadership in building systems and data center guidance is central to this effort at a pivotal moment for our industry," said 2025-26 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP. "As AI continues to drive rapid changes in load density, system design and operational expectations, this Framework brings together the collective expertise of ASHRAE, PNNL and NEMA to deliver practical, integrated solutions. It translates complex technical challenges into clear, actionable strategies that help operators enhance performance, control costs and make more effective use of energy, while strengthening reliability at both the facility and grid level."
"This guide brings together the most comprehensive industry expertise on data centers in a single resource," said PNNL Director of Buildings and Industrial Programs Bing Liu, who launched this industry-lab partnership a year ago. "Rather than being frozen in time, it's a dynamic online resource that can be updated, remain relevant, and stay accessible to anyone involved in developing a data center."
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Original text here: https://www.makeitelectric.org/newsroom/news/new-ai-data-center-framework-for-design-development-and-operations-published-by-leading-standards-experts/
National Retail Federation: Father's Day Spending to Hit Record $27.9 Billion
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSxrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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Father's Day Spending to Hit Record $27.9 Billion
Father's Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year.
"Despite economic pressures, Father's Day remains just as important to shoppers as in years past," NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said.
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WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSxrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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Father's Day Spending to Hit Record $27.9 Billion
Father's Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year.
"Despite economic pressures, Father's Day remains just as important to shoppers as in years past," NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews said."In order to make the holiday fit their budgets, shoppers are pulling back in other spending areas. Retailers continue to meet consumer needs by offering items at affordable prices."
In line with previous years, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate Father's Day this year. On average, consumers expect to spend $226.58, up from the previous record of $199.38 in 2025. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, spending has increased across all categories, with the exception of shoppers ages 65 and older.
In line with previous years, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate Father's Day this year. On average, consumers expect to spend $226.58, up from the previous record of $199.38 in 2025. Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, spending has increased across all categories, with the exception of shoppers ages 65 and older.
Forty-five percent of consumers plan to buy a gift for a father or stepfather, followed by a husband (25%), son (13%), brother (10%), friend (8%) and grandfather (7%).
As in past years, greeting cards (60%) are the most popular gift for Father's Day, followed by clothing (58%), a special outing (55%) and gift cards (52%).
"While nearly every gift category is seeing an increase in planned spending this year, electronics and personal care items have the largest gains," Executive Vice President of Strategy Phil Rist said. "These items reflect consumers' focus on giving dad practical and popular gifts, especially products that help make his life easier."
As in recent years, shoppers remain focused on finding gifts that resonate with dad, with many saying it's most important to choose something unique or different (44%) or one that creates a special memory (34%).
Similar to other holidays, subscription boxes and experiential gifts remain popular options. Nearly one-third of consumers (31%) say they plan to give an experience, while 45% of shoppers are interested in gifting a subscription box.
Online remains the most popular holiday shopping destination at 38%, followed closely by department stores at 37%. Meanwhile, 26% of shoppers plan to visit a discount store, up from 23% in 2025.
As the leading authority and voice for the retail industry, NRF provides data on consumer behavior and spending for key periods throughout the year.
The survey of 7,914 consumers was conducted April 30 - May 6 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 percentage points.
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About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation's largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs -- 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
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About Prosper Insights & Analytics
Prosper Insights & Analytics helps organizations identify market change before it becomes visible in transactions, revenues, or economic reports. For more than 20 years, Prosper has measured the drivers of future consumer behavior--including intentions, expectations, confidence, emotions, and purchase plans--to generate predictive demand signals for financial services, retail, technology, and marketing organizations. www.ProsperInsights.com
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Original text here: https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/father-s-day-spending-to-hit-record-27-9-billion
[Category: Business]
NATIONAL POLL: MORE THAN 70% OF VOTERS BACK MILITARY RIGHT TO REPAIR, MODIFY THEIR EQUIPMENT
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 11 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
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NATIONAL POLL: MORE THAN 70% OF VOTERS BACK MILITARY RIGHT TO REPAIR, MODIFY THEIR EQUIPMENT
Voters give clear, unambiguous public mandate for Congress to act to enhance warfighter readiness
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The public is overwhelmingly in support of providing the U.S. military with the right to repair their equipment and vehicles, according to a new survey commissioned by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). According to the survey, 78.9% of respondents support the military's
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DIAMOND BAR, California, June 11 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
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NATIONAL POLL: MORE THAN 70% OF VOTERS BACK MILITARY RIGHT TO REPAIR, MODIFY THEIR EQUIPMENT
Voters give clear, unambiguous public mandate for Congress to act to enhance warfighter readiness
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The public is overwhelmingly in support of providing the U.S. military with the right to repair their equipment and vehicles, according to a new survey commissioned by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). According to the survey, 78.9% of respondents support the military'sability to repair their own equipment. When asked about the Warrior Right to Repair Act, bipartisan legislation under consideration by Congress for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act that would provide the military with the right to repair, 73.5% of voters said they would support the legislation.
The survey also includes the first-ever assessment of the public's opinions of battlefield modifications of military equipment, an associated issue raised recently by military leaders during congressional testimony. When presented with a question on the necessity of adapting equipment to meet evolving battlefield conditions, 72.4% of voters agree that military personnel should have the authority to modify their equipment, not just repair.
* The survey was commissioned by SEMA from May 14-17, with a +/- 2.9% margin of error. The survey sample was 1,090, with the exception of the question on modification, for which the sample size was 1,168. This survey was conducted online by occam(TM) by AlphaROC
"The data reveals an overwhelming, unambiguous public mandate: Americans strongly believe the U.S. military should have the right to repair its own equipment," wrote SEMA Political Director Lauren Wilbor. "Voters express deep concern over both taxpayer costs and defense contractor lobbying, along with impacts on military readiness."
Read SEMA's full polling memo here (https://info.sema.org/rd/9z4z3voqe9drvpoki5hvtho75ti6qjtb44t8dlffmoo_rp22sh2s8i6eo74chj60p30sth2bs).
SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS
* Strong bipartisan support for military right to repair, with 84.1% of Republicans, 78.2% of Democrats and 76.2% of Independents in support of allowing the military to repair its own equipment.
* Military right to repair remains a "silent issue," with 76.5% of voters unaware of contract rules that restrict military units from repairing their own equipment.
* Voters demand common sense on the battlefield, with 66.5% stating their belief that if a military vehicle breaks down in a combat zone, service members should be allowed to repair it in the field.
* Conversely, just 10% of respondents believe military units should be required to wait for manufacturer-authorized technicians.
* Voters, when educated on the outcome of previous attempts to provide the military with the right to repair, overwhelmingly (71.8%) expressed concern with how defense contracting decisions are made.
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ABOUT SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) serves as a leading voice for the worldwide car culture, representing over 7,000 member companies that create, buy, sell, and use specialty-automotive parts that make vehicles more unique, attractive, convenient, safer, fun, and even like new again. Business member benefits include product development resources, market research, networking, education, legislative advocacy, and more. The Association organizes the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and actively supports the career and business opportunities that the aftermarket generates. The industry contributes nearly $337 billion in economic impact to the U.S. economy, supports 1.3 million jobs nationally, and generates nearly $53 billion in parts sales annually. For more information, visit www.sema.org.
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Original text here: https://www.sema.org/news-media/press-release/national-poll-more-70-voters-back-military-right-repair-modify-their
[Category: Industrial Materials]
Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031
New Frost & Sullivan analysis reveals that future winners will be those that can execute faster, industrialise innovation, and navigate mounting pricing and geopolitical pressures
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London, UK - Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Pharmaceutical
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Global Pharmaceutical Industry Faces a High-Stakes Reset as AI, Biologics, and Supply Resilience Redefine Growth Through 2031
New Frost & Sullivan analysis reveals that future winners will be those that can execute faster, industrialise innovation, and navigate mounting pricing and geopolitical pressures
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London, UK - Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global PharmaceuticalIndustry, 2026, finds that the pharmaceutical industry is entering a period of profound transformation as affordability mandates, patent expiries, geopolitical fragmentation, and rapid technological advances reshape the foundations of value creation.
According to the study, traditional drivers of success are being replaced by a new set of competitive imperatives centred on execution excellence, supply resilience, AI-enabled operations, and the ability to commercialise increasingly complex therapeutic modalities at scale.
"2026 marks a decisive reset for global biopharma," said Surbhi Gupta, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan. "Commercial success will depend less on historical peak-sales models and more on how quickly companies can generate evidence, secure market access, integrate innovation, and reliably deliver advanced therapies in increasingly complex operating environments."
The analysis highlights five themes that will define the next phase of industry growth. Policy reforms, accelerating patent expiries, and intensifying pricing pressures are compressing traditional value-capture windows, forcing organisations to generate evidence earlier, strengthen lifecycle management strategies, and accelerate market access efforts. At the same time, deliverability is emerging as a critical source of competitive advantage, with manufacturing readiness, cold-chain integrity, quality assurance, and site-of-care preparedness becoming essential differentiators in an era of increasingly sophisticated therapies.
Innovation models are also evolving as pharmaceutical companies become more selective in their investments, prioritising scalable assets, high-conviction opportunities, and their ability to rapidly integrate and operationalise external innovation. Meanwhile, supply resilience has shifted from an operational concern to a strategic imperative, as governments and regulators place greater emphasis on localisation, continuity, and security of supply amid geopolitical uncertainty. Finally, artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation into governed, audit-ready workflows embedded across discovery, clinical operations, quality, manufacturing, and commercial functions, creating the foundations for more efficient and data-driven operating models.
Frost & Sullivan notes that growth opportunities are increasingly concentrated around biologics and next-generation modalities, including GLP-1 therapies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), radioligand therapies, and cell and gene therapies, while surrounding ecosystems such as obesity care operating systems, specialised manufacturing capabilities, and confirmatory-ready clinical trial models offer significant whitespace opportunities.
The study also forecasts a divergence in growth trajectories between traditional small molecules and large molecules. While small molecules will remain the industry's cash-flow backbone, biologics are expected to continue expanding their share of the market as companies invest in advanced therapeutic platforms and industrial-scale execution capabilities.
"Pharma companies can no longer treat these pressures as a series of incremental challenges," Gupta concludes. "The organisations that thrive will be those willing to rebuild their operating models around resilience, speed, disciplined innovation, and scalable execution."
To claim your complimentary extract from this Growth Opportunity Analysis, click here: https://shorturl.at/QABlD
To purchase the full report, please visit our store: Pharmaceutical Industry Growth 2026 | Frost & Sullivan (https://store.frost.com/growth-opportunities-in-global-pharmaceutical-industry-2026.html)
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About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company's Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO's Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. For over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has partnered with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify, prioritise, and execute transformational growth strategies.
Your Transformational Growth Journey Starts Here: Schedule Your Growth Pipeline Dialog(TM) with the Frost & Sullivan team.
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/global-pharmaceutical-industry-faces-a-high-stakes-reset-as-ai-biologics-and-supply-resilience-redefine-growth-through-2031/
[Category: BizConsulting]
ERIC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Employer Wellness Programs From a Wave of Meritless Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Employer Wellness Programs from a Wave of Meritless Lawsuits
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Mehlberg v. Compass Group USA, Inc. The brief urges the Court to review a lower court's decision certifying a class action challenging an employer's tobacco wellness program.
"Congress gave employers the tools to help workers quit smoking and live longer, healthier lives
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WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Employer Wellness Programs from a Wave of Meritless Lawsuits
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) today filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Mehlberg v. Compass Group USA, Inc. The brief urges the Court to review a lower court's decision certifying a class action challenging an employer's tobacco wellness program.
"Congress gave employers the tools to help workers quit smoking and live longer, healthier lives- these lawsuits would turn that policy on its head," said Doug Hinson, Executive Director of the ERIC Legal Center. "If courts certify these sweeping class actions, employers will face enormous pressure to settle meritless claims, and workers and their families could see higher premiums and fewer benefits. We are asking the court to step in and get this right."
Wellness programs allow employers to encourage healthier choices to improve workers' long-term health and lower costs for everyone in the plan. Congress specifically authorized these programs, which operate by applying premium surcharges to tobacco users, first under HIPAA and later under the Affordable Care Act. Yet more than 75 nearly identical class action lawsuits have now been filed across the country seeking to penalize employers for utilizing them, with new cases filed nearly every week. Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, killing more than one in five Americans each year and driving over $200 billion in annual health care spending.
ERIC was joined by the American Benefits Council on the brief. You can read the submitted amicus brief here (https://us.list-manage.com/gAcDLEaR9Ue?e=4b9822ddff&c2id=b42d6fb3a747b5f9a74f8375e11f372e).
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About The ERISA Industry Committee
ERIC is a national advocacy organization that exclusively represents large employers that provide health, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits to their nationwide workforces. With member companies that are leaders in every sector of the economy, ERIC advocates on the federal, state, and local levels for policies that promote flexibility and uniformity in the administration of their employee benefit plans.
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Original text here: https://www.eric.org/press_release/eric-files-amicus-brief-to-protect-employer-wellness-programs-from-a-wave-of-meritless-lawsuits/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
American Academy of Neurology: Fewer Than 1 in 4 With Stroke, 1 in 7 With Brain Injury Receive Inpatient Rehab
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Fewer than 1 in 4 with stroke, 1 in 7 with brain injury receive inpatient rehab
Disparities found across sex, race, insurance and income
Highlights:
* A new study has found fewer than one in four people hospitalized due to stroke, and fewer than one in seven with traumatic brain injury, are discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
* The analysis of 444,908 people with stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury found 22% were sent to inpatient rehabilitation,
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Fewer than 1 in 4 with stroke, 1 in 7 with brain injury receive inpatient rehab
Disparities found across sex, race, insurance and income
Highlights:
* A new study has found fewer than one in four people hospitalized due to stroke, and fewer than one in seven with traumatic brain injury, are discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
* The analysis of 444,908 people with stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury found 22% were sent to inpatient rehabilitation,26% to skilled nursing facilities, and 54% were discharged home.
* Researchers found disparities in inpatient rehabilitation access. Female participants were more likely to receive inpatient rehabilitation than male participants, and Black people had higher odds than white people, while Hispanic people had lower odds.
* Researchers note several limitations when interpreting these findings. The analysis looked back at administrative data and cannot determine causal relationships.
* The study also cannot account for unmeasured factors that influence hospital discharge, especially social and individual factors not captured in medical records.
* Having private insurance or Medicaid versus Medicare or living in the highest income areas versus lowest income areas were associated with lower odds of being discharged to an institutional rehabilitation facility.
* The study's authors emphasize the need for more equitable access to intensive inpatient rehabilitation to improve outcomes and call for further research to help reduce disparities.
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Fewer than one in four people with stroke and fewer than one in seven people with traumatic brain injury receive inpatient rehabilitation care after being hospitalized, according to a study published on June 10, 2026, in Neurology(R) Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers found disparities in access across sex, race, insurance coverage and income level.
"Receiving intensive rehabilitation after stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury can improve a person's recovery, yet access to inpatient rehabilitation care remains inconsistent and may not be equitable," said study author Farhaan S. Vahidy, MBBS, PhD, of TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology.
"Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide more intensive rehabilitation care, usually more than three hours per day, than skilled nursing facilities," said Vahidy. "Our study found fewer people receive this type of rehabilitation than are likely eligible, with concerning disparities affecting historically marginalized communities, people with Medicaid and those from lower-income areas."
For the study, researchers reviewed four years of health records in five states to identify 444,908 adults hospitalized for stroke, traumatic brain injury and traumatic spinal cord injury. They had an average age of 69. Of participants, 75% had stroke, 24% had TBI and 1% had spinal cord injury. After hospitalization, 22% were discharged to inpatient rehabilitation facilities, 26% to skilled nursing facilities and 54% were sent home.
Researchers found just 22% of those with stroke and 14% of those with traumatic brain injury were sent to an inpatient rehabilitation facility, while the number was 44% of those with spinal cord injury. That is fewer than one in four people with stroke and one in seven people with brain injury discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Researchers also looked at the differences between various groups of people.
After adjusting for factors such as insurance, a person's home residence and health factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers found older people with an average age of 75 had 4% higher odds than younger people with an average age of 63 of being discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility versus home, female participants had 19% higher odds than male participants, and Black people had 29% higher odds than white people while Hispanic people had 22% lower odds.
The researchers note several limitations when interpreting these findings. The analysis looked back at administrative data and cannot determine causal relationships or account for unmeasured factors that influence hospital discharge, especially social and individual factors not captured in medical records.
Researchers also found that having private insurance or Medicaid versus Medicare and living in areas with the highest average income compared to areas with the lowest average income were associated with 12% lower odds of being discharged to an institutional rehabilitation facility.
When looking only at people discharged to rehabilitation or skilled nursing care, and not those sent home, Black people had 10% lower odds of being discharged to a rehabilitation facility than a skilled nursing facility.
"Ensuring equitable access to intensive inpatient rehabilitation can help improve long-term outcomes for people with these conditions," said Vahidy. "Future studies should further examine differences in care and develop interventions to reduce disparities."
Another limitation of the study (https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN9.0000000000000123) was that the data reviewed did not include information on the severity of strokes, traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
Discover more about brain health at Brain & Life(R), from the American Academy of Neurology. This resource also offers a website, podcast, and books that connect patients, caregivers and anyone interested in brain health with the most trusted information, straight from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow Brain & Life on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 44,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5346
[Category: Medical]
AAMC Statement on Passage of Full Committee FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on June 10, 2026:
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AAMC Statement on Passage of Full Committee FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill
AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, issued the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) spending bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee:
"The AAMC commends the committee for new resources the bill would provide for medical
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WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement on June 10, 2026:
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AAMC Statement on Passage of Full Committee FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill
AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, issued the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) spending bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee:
"The AAMC commends the committee for new resources the bill would provide for medicalresearch and health workforce programs - two important areas for improving the nation's health. However, we strongly urge the committee to reconsider and reverse its proposed cuts to and limitations on other critical health priorities.
"Specifically, we appreciate that the bill would preserve funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - which would support continued innovation, progress toward medical breakthroughs, and healthier communities nationwide - and that the bill would preserve parameters for NIH's use of forward funding of multiyear awards. Additionally, the bill's continued and increased investment for most of the Health Resources and Services Administration health workforce programs, including the Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education program, the National Health Service Corps, and most Title VII and VIII programs, would help improve access to health professionals nationwide. These crucial, evidence-based programs facilitate the training of future health care practitioners across multiple disciplines, enhancing health care delivery, including within rural and historically underserved areas.
"However, we are concerned that the bill's proposed cuts to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, elimination of the HRSA public health training centers and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and rescission of funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund would be counterproductive. Additionally, a number of the bill's policy provisions would undermine lifesaving research, the patient-clinician relationship, health preparedness, and workforce development. At a time when the community already faces avoidable delays and disruptions associated with appropriated funds in the current fiscal year, timely completion of a bipartisan spending bill is especially essential.
"As the appropriations process advances, the AAMC urges lawmakers to work expeditiously to pass a bipartisan spending bill that invests in critical programs and agencies that improve the health of patients, families, and communities nationwide."
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The AAMC is a nonprofit association dedicated to improving the health of people everywhere through medical education, clinical care, biomedical research, and community collaborations. Its members are all 163 U.S. medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; 13 Canadian medical schools accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools; nearly 500 academic health systems and teaching hospitals, including Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and more than 70 academic societies. Through these institutions and organizations, the AAMC leads and serves America's medical schools, academic health systems and teaching hospitals, and the millions of individuals across academic medicine, including more than 210,000 full-time faculty members, 99,000 medical students, 162,000 resident physicians, and 60,000 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the biomedical sciences. Through the Alliance of Academic Health Centers International, AAMC membership reaches more than 60 international academic health centers throughout five regional offices across the globe. Learn more at aamc.org.
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Original text here: https://www.aamc.org/news/press-releases/aamc-statement-passage-full-committee-fy-2027-labor-hhs-appropriations-bill
[Category: Medical]
