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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 Parduhn • June 5, 2024 -
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Tracking Steward's decline‘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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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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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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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.
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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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House committee takes aim at healthcare consolidation, eyes site-neutral payments
Equalizing Medicare payment between sites of service to cut down on provider consolidation is a “no brainer,” one witness testified during the hearing.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 23, 2024 -
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Tufts Medicine lays off workers — again
The struggling health system continues to cut roles as it struggles to chart a path to financial health.
By Susanna Vogel • May 23, 2024 -
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Latest 340B ruling delivers blow to providers
Drugmakers are allowed to impose conditions on which pharmacies they dispense discounted drugs to in the 340B program, according to an appellate court.
By Sydney Halleman • May 22, 2024 -
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Providence posts $360M net income in first quarter, rebounding from years of losses
The nonprofit operator attributed the gain to increased admissions and improved reimbursement rates from payers.
By Susanna Vogel • May 21, 2024 -
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HHS agency launches program to automate cybersecurity at hospitals
The program will invest more than $50 million to create a software suite that can automatically find potential vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit and deploy fixes.
By Emily Olsen • May 20, 2024 -
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Tracking Steward's decline
Steward lays out timeline for asset sales
Steward aims to sell its physician group and most of its hospitals by July, according to court filings. If it can’t find qualified buyers, hospitals may close.
By Susanna Vogel • May 20, 2024 -
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Epic continued to outstrip EHR competitors in 2023: report
Epic was the only vendor to see a net increase in acute care market share last year, while Oracle Health saw its largest net hospital loss on record, according to Klas Research.
By Emily Olsen • May 17, 2024 -
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TrackerThe state-by-state impact of Ascension’s cyberattack
Ascension reported Friday it restored electronic health record and patient portal access across the system.
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Cleveland Clinic names new CIO
Sarah Hatchett, who has been serving as interim chief information officer, officially assumed the role on Thursday.
By Susanna Vogel • May 17, 2024 -
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Kaiser nixes planned $500M Seattle med tower build, looks to sell property
The nonprofit giant has recently opted to focus capital spending in its largest market: California.
By Susanna Vogel • May 16, 2024 -
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Ascension hit with lawsuits days after ransomware attack
Most data breach lawsuits settle out of court rather than through litigation, an expert told Healthcare Dive.
By Susanna Vogel • May 16, 2024 -
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Providence CEO to retire at end of year
The nonprofit health system is in the process of selecting Rod Hochman’s successor.
By Susanna Vogel • May 16, 2024 -
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Hospitals charged employers and insurers 254% more than Medicare in 2022: study
Hospitals with larger market shares were among the worst offenders, the Rand Corporation found.
By Susanna Vogel • May 14, 2024 -
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Kaiser rides completed Geisinger acquisition to $7.4B income in Q1
However, the nonprofit provider and health plan warned subsequent quarters may be less profitable as expenses are projected to climb.
By Susanna Vogel • May 14, 2024 -
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Inpatient admissions lift for-profit providers’ revenue during Q1
Despite an “unusual” rise in inpatient volumes, executives at most of the leading for-profit health systems said they remain focused on outpatient investments.
By Susanna Vogel • May 14, 2024
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