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Hospitals say site-neutral policies could cost health systems billions
The American Hospital Association says proposals to reduce reimbursement for some outpatient services would result in painful cuts.
Nearly 300 members of Congress urge CMS to reform prior authorization in Medicare Advantage
The bipartisan group of lawmakers asked federal officials to finalize proposed measures to streamline the authorization process in the increasingly popular plans.
Preventable deaths are rising across America, Commonwealth Fund finds
In its annual scorecard on the performance of state health systems, the organization sees some disturbing trends. Among them: a ‘startling’ rise in deaths among women.
Men are more likely to die of overdoses, but it's not clear why that's the case
A study financed by the NIH shows men are dying at much higher rates than women, and the gap holds across different age groups and regions.
Hospital for Special Surgery chooses COO, and more | MED MOVES
Ochsner Health appoints a chief nursing officer, Baptist Health Louisville hires a new president, and more.
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ochsner Health collaborate on cancer care
The two organizations are establishing Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Louisiana. Ochsner MD Anderson facilities are based in the New Orleans area, Baton Rouge and Covington.
New CDC director Mandy Cohen hailed for problem solving and diplomacy
The incoming leader will need those skills as she faces intense partisan scrutiny from Congress.
In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped
The city council approved a measure that would give voters the chance to impose a ceiling on the compensation of executives. Hospital groups have opposed the effort.
The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic sees strong first steps with virtual second opinions
The partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and Amwell is enjoying robust growth. Peter Rasmussen, the chief clinical officer, talks about the venture’s success and what’s coming next.
Nurses’ strike at Providence hospitals in Oregon marks latest labor battle
About 1,800 nurses went on strike at two hospitals. Nurses called for better pay and working conditions, while management says it offered substantial pay increases.
Medication adherence is ‘the elephant in the room’
Some patients end up back in the hospital because they didn’t follow their treatment plan, for a variety of reasons. Colin Banas of DrFirst talks about the need to improve.
UPMC plans to acquire Washington Health System
The systems have partnered in some areas for years. Washington’s CEO calls it an ‘obvious choice.’
After cyberattack and other financial woes, an Illinois hospital closes its doors
St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley shut down Friday night. Local officials say the closure will have a profound impact.
Novant Health acquires rural hospital, plans to invest $50M in improvements
The system hopes to transform Pender Medical Center into a true community general hospital within five years.
More than 1 million have lost Medicaid coverage, and hospitals are seeing the effects
States are determining some recipients are no longer eligible. Hospitals are providing more charity care, an indication that some have lost coverage.
Healthgrades, OutCare Health team to help LGBTQ+ patients find providers
They’ve partnered to guide patients to doctors and providers offering affirming care. Dustin Nowaskie of OutCare Health talks about the need to offer better care for LGBTQ+ communities.
Sutter Health names first chief physician executive, and more | MED MOVES
UCLA Medical School elevates interim dean of the medical school, Nationwide Children's hires a CFO, and LSU Health Shreveport appoints a new CIO.
More survive cancer, and more live with complications
The number of survivors with functional limitations has more than doubled, suggesting the need for more work to help people live better lives, researchers say.
AI offers solid medical advice, but struggles with referrals: Study
Researchers examined how ChatGPT responds to public health questions.
Mount Sinai shares lessons from hospital-at-home program
The system launched one of the first programs to offer acute care at home. Ania Wajnberg of Mount Sinai talks about the ingredients of a successful program.
The Leapfrog Group's Missy Danforth on ‘alarming’ disparities in care based on coverage
Patients with Medicare and Medicaid were far more likely to have complications than those with private insurance.
McLaren Health Care names first chief nursing officer, and more | MED MOVES
Centura Health names president for hospitals in Colorado and Utah, Queen's Health System in Hawaii hires a COO, and Acadia Healthcare appoints a CFO.
At Northwell Health, diversity is a focus, not a project
The New York health system has been recognized as a leader for its diversity efforts. CEO Michael Dowling says hospitals need to make diversity ‘part of your DNA.’
Sexual harassment, hostility part of culture in academic medicine
Women and members of minority groups endure inappropriate conduct and cyber incivility, and it’s time to transform the culture, according to the authors of a new study.
Black, Hispanic hospital patients are more likely to have complications, Leapfrog Group finds
Those patients had higher rates of sepsis and respiratory failure, according to a study of millions of records. Missy Danforth of The Leapfrog Group spoke with us about the findings.
Seeking to close the gaps in maternal mortality and morbidity
Federal figures point to a chilling rise in maternal deaths. Irogue Igbinosa of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health talks about improving equity in maternal care.
Gillette Children’s partners with Notable for automation services
The AI-powered technology is making life easier for patients’ families and reducing headaches for a health system serving young patients with complex needs.
FTC opposes North Carolina bill on hospital mergers
The Federal Trade Commission says the measure would improperly shield consolidations from federal antitrust regulations and could hurt consumers.
Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling leads effort to reduce gun violence: ‘We can make a difference’
He’s formed a task force on gun violence. He talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the effort and getting more leaders to join him.
Many nurses deal with racism from patients, colleagues, and management
Too many in nursing deal with bias and discrimination in the course of their job. A recent survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers the latest evidence.
