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Tracking Steward's declineLawmakers ask Department of Labor to protect Steward workers
Steward has a vested interest in keeping workers happy. Its assets, which the health system plans to sell this summer, could lose value if physicians quit.
By Susanna Vogel • June 18, 2024 -
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By the numbers: The impact of the Ascension cyberattack
The health system, one of the largest nonprofits in the country, lost access to its electronic health record, patient portal and some phone systems after the attack in early May.
By Emily Olsen • June 17, 2024 -
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Change Healthcare cyberattackBiden administration gives providers grace period to open surprise billing arbitration
Because of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare earlier this year, providers say they’re having difficultly getting the necessary information from plans required to kick off the dispute resolution process.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 17, 2024 -
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VA extends EHR modernization contract with Oracle
Despite patient safety and technical concerns plaguing the years-long rollout of the new electronic health record, the Department of Veterans Affairs extended its contract with Oracle for another 11 months.
By Emily Olsen • June 14, 2024 -
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Tracking Steward's declineSteward contends with possible facility closures
State regulators, workers and creditors reacted to Steward's new loan terms, which demand the health system transition or close facilities that don't sell at auction.
By Susanna Vogel • June 14, 2024 -
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Protected health data may have been compromised during Ascension cyberattack
Hackers gained access to the major nonprofit’s systems early last month after a worker accidentally downloaded a malicious file, Ascension said.
By Emily Olsen • June 13, 2024 -
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Q&AComplex environments, 24/7 availability: Why cybersecurity poses a unique challenge for hospitals
Andrew Carney from HHS agency ARPA-H explains why hospitals struggle with cybersecurity and talks about a new program that aims to help them defend their technology environments.
By Emily Olsen • June 13, 2024 -
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White House partners with Microsoft, Google on cybersecurity for rural hospitals
The technology giants will offer free or low-cost cybersecurity tools to rural hospitals, which often have limited resources to combat the rising number of cyberattacks.
By Emily Olsen • June 12, 2024 -
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Court strikes down FTC’s latest attempt to block Novant-CHS deal
This is the second time a district court has shot down the antitrust agency’s request to stop the deal.
By Susanna Vogel • June 12, 2024 -
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Tracking Steward's declineSteward secures $225M days before it was set to run out of cash
The health system found financing after its original backer Medical Properties Trust declined to provide more funds. Steward will present the deal in federal bankruptcy court later this week for final approval.
By Susanna Vogel • June 11, 2024 -
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Prospect files suit demanding Yale New Haven purchase its three Connecticut hospitals
The health systems have been at odds over the deal, which was first announced in 2022.
By Susanna Vogel • June 10, 2024 -
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9th Circuit orders new $411M antitrust trial for Sutter Health
The California health system beat allegations of anticompetitive conduct in 2022. But a new ruling says the original jury didn’t hear the full story.
By Susanna Vogel • June 7, 2024 -
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Q&AKaiser Permanente School of Medicine’s outgoing CEO on how technology aids student learning
Before his job as CEO ends this summer, Mark Schuster spoke with Healthcare Dive about the new medical school and how immersive technologies can aid instruction.
By Brian T. Horowitz • June 6, 2024 -
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FTC cannot block $320M Novant, CHS deal
A federal court struck a blow to antitrust regulators on Wednesday when it ruled that Novant’s purchase of two hospitals from CHS could go through, arguing the deal seems likely to promote competition in North Carolina.
By Susanna Vogel • June 6, 2024 -
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Under the watch of the attorney general, Northwell overhauls charity care policy
New York's largest health system will expand its financial assistance policies following a review from the state attorney general.
By Susanna Vogel • June 5, 2024 -
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House subcommittee lands on transparency for 340B reform
Based on the Oversight and Investigations hearing, political will in Congress seems slim to cut back the 340B program — without a clearer view of how hospitals are using the funds first.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 5, 2024 -
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‘We’re always running out of money’: Steward seeks new DIP financier ahead of June 14 to keep operations afloat
Attorneys for the Dallas-based health system said Steward isn’t interested in another quick-fix loan. This time, Steward wants $225 million to carry it through the Chapter 11 process.
By Susanna Vogel • June 4, 2024 -
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State healthcare cost caps could further pressure hospital operating margins: report
Policies in several states have limited provider rates and levels of reimbursement, as well as constrained operating flexibility, according to Fitch Ratings.
By Susanna Vogel • June 4, 2024 -
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UPMC acquires Washington Health System
Proponents said the deal was key to keeping the small health system afloat, but union leaders had pushed back against the purchase.
By Emily Olsen • June 3, 2024 -
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Change Healthcare cyberattackHHS says providers can tap Change to issue data breach notifications after cyberattack
The update is a win for provider groups who have urged the agency to clarify which organizations need to report a data breach and notify patients after the cyberattack.
By Emily Olsen • June 3, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CorroHealthCompliantly supercharge your hospital’s bottom line
Transforming your hospital's Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) program from a cost center to a strategic center can enhance financial performance, mitigate risks and improve overall quality of care.
June 3, 2024 -
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Tenet, HCA shareholders reject calls to report risks from providing abortion services
It's the second time shareholders have blanched at additional reporting of abortion risks, despite ambiguity about providers’ legal requirements for providing care.
By Susanna Vogel • May 31, 2024 -
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Expense management differentiated nonprofit providers in Q1
But the industry has a long way to go before it’s fully back to the profitability levels seen before the pandemic — if it fully rebounds at all, analysts told Healthcare Dive.
By Susanna Vogel • May 31, 2024 -
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Hospital emergency visits, inpatient admissions decrease after ransomware attack
Nearby unattacked hospitals were affected too, suggesting the consequences from a ransomware attack reach beyond targeted facilities, according to a JAMA study.
By Emily Olsen • May 30, 2024 -
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Allina Health interim CFO steps into full-time role
Doug Watson was officially named CFO on Wednesday after taking the position in an interim capacity in January.
By Susanna Vogel • May 30, 2024
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