Lawmakers introduce bipartisan legislation addressing workplace violence in hospitals — again

Despite widespread support from healthcare workers and hospital associations, federal regulations protecting hospital workers have previously failed to advance in Congress.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 13, 2023

Providers are increasing spending on IT and software, survey finds

Nearly 6% of executives say they currently have a generative AI strategy, while about half are actively developing one or plan to do so soon.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 13, 2023

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Surprise Billing

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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‘It is time to settle the strike’: RWJUH nurse work stoppage hits 40th day

Union members will vote on proposals after negotiators met Thursday.

By Susanna Vogel • Updated Sept. 15, 2023

Best Buy, Geisinger to develop in-home chronic condition management program

Details are scant on what a final package could include. But the goal is to scale results achieved at Geisinger to other operators, according to a Best Buy Health executive.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 12, 2023

Indiana hospital settles suit over 2021 data breach, will pay $250K

The state alleged the hospital knew about security issues before the attack and failed to directly notify patients for more than 200 days.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 11, 2023

Kaiser Permanente to pay $49M after investigators found syringes, medical records in trash

The settlement concludes an eight-year investigation, during which investigators reviewed dumpster contents and found “hundreds of items” of hazardous waste and paper records containing patient health information.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 11, 2023

Sanford Health shakes up C-suite

CEO Bill Gassen told employees that "new voices" on the executive team would help the nonprofit health system remain agile in the years ahead.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 8, 2023

Medical credit cards ‘exploit loopholes’ in healthcare debt protection, report finds

The credit cards, which can promise patients deceptive no- or low-interest rates, are increasingly being offered in hospitals and physician offices.

By Sydney Halleman • Sept. 8, 2023

Intermountain’s operating income fell 35% in H1 as system battles rising expenses

The nonprofit reported continued cost pressures in the first half of the year, including an increase in labor and supply expenses.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 6, 2023

CMS creates all-payer funding opportunity for states

Regulators' latest effort to nudge the U.S. away from fee-for-service takes a page from how Maryland pays its hospitals.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 6, 2023

Prisma Health files suit against UnitedHealthcare, alleging ‘bad faith’ contract negotiation tactics

The South Carolina-based health system alleges that the insurer broke its contract and gave "false and misleading" statements to the press about Prisma’s proposed rates for 2024.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 31, 2023

Advocate Health in black in first H1 as combined system

The nonprofit hospital operator, which formed last year through the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, reported an improved 0.6% operating margin.

By Susanna Vogel • Updated Aug. 30, 2023

Providence posted $202M operating loss in Q2 as it deploys recovery programs

The health system has focused on cost-cutting efforts to right its financials after suffering losses last year.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 29, 2023

Bon Secours sues Anthem BCBS over unpaid claims

The Cincinnati-based health system is alleging the Elevance subsidiary owes $93 million following four years of contract disputes.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 29, 2023

More than 80% of healthcare executives say recruiting talent is a top business risk, report finds

Healthcare executives are more likely than those in other industries to label staffing shortages a business risk, according to a report from business services firm PwC.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 28, 2023

Texas judge rules to vacate more No Surprises Act regulations

The ruling, which targets guidance related to the independent dispute resolution process, prompted the CMS to again pause all federal disputes.

By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 28, 2023

KFF report explores cost, antitrust implications for cross-market hospital mergers

Regulating cross-market mergers will be “on the radar” of policymakers and regulators as they become increasingly common, the report noted.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 25, 2023

Shared Savings ACOs saved Medicare $1.8B in 2022

Nearly two-thirds of participating accountable care organizations earned payments for their performance last year, according to the CMS.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 25, 2023

Pandemic relief funds bolstered operating margins at vulnerable hospitals, Health Affairs finds

The funds have come under scrutiny, with some reports suggesting that high-performing hospitals capitalized on them to post record operating margins.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 23, 2023

OHSU, Legacy Health plan to combine

The deal, which the health systems said would create the largest employer in the Portland area, could be a financial lifeline for Legacy.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 21, 2023

More than half of healthcare employees consider themselves inadequately compensated, report finds

The divide between professionals who felt fairly compensated and those who didn't was less than 5%, but almost half of healthcare workers surveyed said they had less than $1,000 in savings.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Aug. 21, 2023

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

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