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    Changes to H-1B visa program threaten to worsen healthcare labor shortages

    Experts worry healthcare providers won’t be able to pay the new $100,000 H-1B application fee. “These are often nonprofit organizations. They don’t have that kind of money lying around,” one lawyer said.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Physician practice acquisitions on the rise: GAO

    Consolidation with health systems can lead to higher prices, alongside a decrease or no change in care quality, according to a review from the Government Accountability Office.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Payer/provider relationships

    As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

    By Healthcare Dive staff
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    Emergency department deaths tick up following private equity acquisition: study

    Patients may be more likely to die in private equity-owned emergency departments than other similar facilities, according to a study published Tuesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Aetna expands program curbing hospital readmissions for Medicare Advantage members

    One hospital has piloted the program for a few months and seen some early successes that have made other operators interested, an Aetna spokesperson said.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Disparity in vaccine access between states roils patients, providers

    Recent changes to federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations have providers worried about what’s to come. “We have opened a door to not using science to guide care,” one physician said.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Premier to go private in $2.6B deal with California investment firm

    The take-private deal should give Premier more capital to bolster its operations and invest in technology.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Data brings clarity to the complexity of healthcare construction

    The stakes are high on capital construction projects. Data can help teams align with confidence.

    By Hamilton Espinosa, DPR Construction Healthcare Core Market Co-Leader • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Ascension returned to profitability in 2025

    It’s a victory for the system, which reported a $1 billion loss last year as it struggled to recover from a cyberattack.

    By • Sept. 19, 2025
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    More hospitals using predictive AI, but disparities persist: ASTP

    More than 70% of hospitals reported using predictive tools last year. But small, rural, independent and critical-access hospitals are lagging behind, according to the analysis.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Memorial Sloan Kettering to cut staff

    The New York-based provider said it’s cutting less than 2% of staff as it contends with rising expenses.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    House lawmakers scrutinize nonprofit hospitals’ tax-exempt status

    Republicans pushed for more oversight, or complete removal, of nonprofits’ tax-exempt status. Democrats warned restrictions could cause hospital closures.

    By • Sept. 17, 2025
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    More than half of healthcare workers are considering taking new jobs next year: survey

    Workers say they’re burnt out and feel unappreciated at work, according to a new survey from the Harris Poll.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Medicare prior authorization pilot raises concerns among providers

    The additional red tape could save money, but may harm patient access and quality of care. Stakeholders are urging the CMS to increase transparency and hold participants accountable.

    By Michael Brady • Sept. 16, 2025
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    5 essential things healthcare leaders need to know about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)

    Revitalizing standard approaches to perioperative and postoperative care is easier than you think.

    Sept. 15, 2025
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    Go beyond the appointment: engaging healthcare audiences with content

    See how healthcare orgs are building loyalty by going beyond the appointment with impactful content.

    By Constant Contact • Sept. 15, 2025
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    AMA releases 2026 medical codes

    The American Medical Association unveiled new CPT codes on Thursday amid signs that the Trump administration may reduce the lobby’s influence over the medical billing system.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Kaiser Permanente to expand into Nevada through joint venture with Renown Health

    The nonprofit giant plans to step into northern Nevada next year by partnering with regional system Renown. The deal includes a majority investment in Renown’s health plan, though financial terms were not disclosed.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    FTC warns healthcare companies about restrictive noncompete contracts

    Chair Andrew Ferguson has sent letters to large healthcare employers and staffing firms asking them to review their employment contracts as the FTC pursues targeted enforcement of illegal noncompetes.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Wyden urges FTC to investigate Microsoft over Ascension cyberattack

    The influential senator argued the technology giant delivered “dangerous, insecure software” to the health system that contributed to a massive cyberattack last year.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    340B incentivizes hospital-clinic M&A, drives higher health spending: CBO

    The nonpartisan scorekeeper’s report reinforces longstanding concerns about the 340B drug discount program, including that it incentivizes behaviors that increase health costs for federal and private payers.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Hospital financial performance holds steady, but headwinds loom: report

    Hospital finances have been generally strong this year, but the future is precarious as expenses rise, according to an analysis by Kaufman Hall.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    CMS issues guidance on cuts to Medicaid state-directed payments

    The guidance is meant to give states more time to meet requirements laid out in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
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    Mayo Clinic to close 6 clinics, consolidate service lines

    The nonprofit provider said low patient volumes and persistent staffing shortages motivated the decision.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Medicare Advantage penetration doesn’t translate to lower hospital margins: MedPAC

    The findings throw cold water on allegations from hospital groups that MA plans contribute to shrinking margins.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    AHA accuses drug companies of colluding to impose 340B rebate plans

    The hospital lobby wants the Trump administration to investigate Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb, citing the suspicious timing of their 340B rebate proposals.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025