Minnesota AG launches investigation into Allina Health’s billing practices

Allina Health will "formally transition away” from its policy of interrupting non-emergency, outpatient care for patients with debt, a spokesperson said. The announcement will not affect the Minnesota investigation.

By Susanna Vogel • Updated Aug. 23, 2023

Mayo Clinic’s profit continued to rebound in the second quarter after 2022 struggles

The nonprofit posted sequential growth in profits in the second quarter, despite increasing expenses.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 18, 2023

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Provider burnout

Hospitals are still struggling with provider burnout, after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated underlying staffing issues and prompted workers to quit their jobs.

By Healthcare Dive staff

Generative AI in healthcare: Google Cloud’s Amy Waldron on the tech giant’s health ambitions

Healthcare Dive caught up with Google Cloud’s Amy Waldron to discuss the technology giant’s plans for — and potential risks of — generative AI in healthcare.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Aug. 17, 2023

The Joint Commission acquires National Quality Forum

The groups claim their venture will tie the accreditation process more closely to data and outcomes, and won't lead to more quality measures for hospitals.

By Susanna Vogel • Updated Aug. 17, 2023

Why the Mayo Clinic commercialized its supply chain services

The health system's approach to supply chain monetization brought in revenue and drove savings by focusing on purchasing and freight services.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 15, 2023

Definitive Healthcare acquires data analytics startup Populi for $52M

The deal comes weeks after Definitive Healthcare announced layoffs.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 15, 2023

Mass General Brigham posts positive operating margin in Q3 after high 2022 losses

The Boston-based health system posted an improvement in revenue and operating income after it was placed on a financial improvement plan by the state last year.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 15, 2023

Labcorp scoops up Tufts Medicine outreach lab, continuing buying spree

As the laboratory services giant continues its acquisition streak, hundreds of employees will be let go at the Boston-based academic health system.

By Susan Kelly • Aug. 15, 2023

Demand for nurse practitioners exceeded other specialty providers, report finds

For the third year in a row, demand for nurses surpassed what’s been seen in other specialties, according to a report from staffing firm AMN Healthcare.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 14, 2023

AdventHealth sues MultiPlan for alleged ‘cartel’ with health insurers to fix prices

The health system alleges providers have lost at least $19 billion per year as a direct result of MultiPlan’s anticompetitive agreements with major payers, including UnitedHealth, Aetna and Elevance.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 14, 2023

NLRB says HCA Healthcare ‘unilaterally implemented’ pandemic pay program without union’s input

The NLRB ordered the hospital system to rescind its pandemic pay program.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 11, 2023

Healthcare M&A hit three-year low in Q2, report finds

Continuing financial pressures could keep deal-making low in the second half of the year, but M&A could heat up in early 2024, a new KPMG report finds.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 10, 2023

For-profit hospitals beat Q2 expectations on rising admissions, expense improvements

Rebounding volume, including increased demand for elective surgeries, boosted toplines for HCA, Tenet, CHS and UHS in the second quarter.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 10, 2023

Hospital prices twice as high for commercial plans than MA when negotiated by same payer, study finds

Large national insurers had higher price ratios than other payers, an analysis in Health Affairs found.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 9, 2023

Hospital CEO turnover remained low in 2022, but recent data suggests uptick

Hospital CEO turnover remained depressed last year, according to one report, but separate research suggests executive changes were on the rise as of June.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 9, 2023

Senators crack down on nonprofit hospitals’ charity care, tax-exempt status

The letter, sent by a bipartisan group of senators to tax commissioners, comes as the federal government increases scrutiny into nonprofit hospitals’ charity care spending.

By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 9, 2023

Hospitals’ data breach risk doubles just before and after M&A, research finds

The complexity of combining IT systems and increased media attention before a deal could explain hospitals’ increased vulnerability, according to the paper.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 8, 2023

Cleveland Clinic hires first chief analytics officer

Albert Marinez, who previously held a similar role at Intermountain Health, will focus on using data to cut costs and improve patient care.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 8, 2023

Texas judge rules in favor of doctors in latest suit over surprise billing process

The decision is expected to increase the number of claims providers file in the independent dispute resolution process, especially for smaller amounts, according to a health lawyer.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 7, 2023

Kaiser Permanente in the black for second quarter, after loss in 2022

CFO Kathy Lancaster said Kaiser is ready to face the second half of the year after posting a $2.1 billion profit in the second quarter.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 7, 2023

Health insurers ignore surprise billing decisions, providers allege

Payers didn’t reimburse doctors in more than half of arbitration award cases, according to a survey from clinician group Americans for Fair Health Care.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 4, 2023

Centura fold finalized; CommonSpirit and AdventHealth divvy up hospital portfolio

On Monday, the two health systems announced their joint venture, Centura Health, has officially dissolved after almost three decades.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 3, 2023

CHS announces new strategic initiatives to get back in black

After CHS posted a net income loss of $38 million on Wednesday, leadership told investors they have a plan to recover.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 3, 2023

How Henry Ford Health uses data to combat inflation and improve its supply chain

The health system leverages data to track costs, engage with suppliers and fortify itself against future disruptions.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Aug. 3, 2023

Hospital mergers led to diminished quality of care, Elevance study finds

The study from the Blues payer is the latest finding hospital acquisitions lead to increased readmissions and higher costs for patients.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 2, 2023