AHIP, AHA join forces in amicus brief to SCOTUS False Claims Act case

The groups argue the expansion of the FCA would threaten the “legitimate business activities of every government contractor, hospital, healthcare provider, health insurance provider, and grant recipient in the nation.”

By Sydney Halleman • March 29, 2023

Hospital margins stabilizing after year in the red, Kaufman Hall says

Expenses were still high in February, though rising prices for goods and services were more to blame than costly labor, according to the report.

By Hailey Mensik • March 29, 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

‘We’ve had to be creative’: How a major health system eased its labor shortage

By the summer of 2021, turnover at Memorial Hermann reached 30%. The organization implemented new staffing models and invested in greater staff support. Turnover is now down by half.

By Katie Clarey • March 27, 2023

Pandemic-driven healthcare staffing shortages have mostly eased, report finds

Employment in ambulatory services is now well above pre-pandemic levels, as healthcare jobs recuperate from pandemic-driven shortages, according to nonprofit Altarum.

By Hailey Mensik • March 27, 2023

IT in healthcare: Enabling a more efficient and satisfied workforce

People who dedicate their careers to healthcare often do so because of a deep desire to help others.

March 27, 2023

More physicians want to leave their jobs as pay rates fall, survey finds

Two out of three physicians said they were considering an employment change, according to a survey out Thursday from Doximity.

By Hailey Mensik • March 23, 2023

Arbiters instructed to resume No Surprises Act determinations

The CMS had previously paused and resumed earlier disputes between payers and providers after a Texas judge ruled against the federal government and vacated portions of the law that bans surprise billing.

By Sydney Halleman • March 21, 2023

IBM installs quantum computer on-site at Cleveland Clinic

The IBM Quantum System One is the first quantum computer solely dedicated to healthcare research, and the first IBM-managed quantum computer in the U.S. outside of IBM’s own facilities.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 21, 2023

Record number of residency matches notched for 2023

Interest in emergency medicine slots fell this year, however, with 554 positions left unfilled.

By Hailey Mensik • March 20, 2023

The health of a community depends on fair health insurance practices

Access to local and convenient care is critical for a community’s health. However, the current approach from payers puts this at risk, argues Antonio Rios, chief of population health at Northeast Georgia Health System.

By Antonio Rios • March 17, 2023

MedPAC recommends physician pay bump, but not enough for provider groups

Updating base physician payment rates by 1.45% in 2024 as proposed by the group that advises Congress on Medicare policy is “grossly insufficient,” the Medical Group Management Association said.

By Hailey Mensik • March 16, 2023

Nonprofit hospitals tax exemptions rose estimated 41% over nearly a decade, KFF finds

Nonprofits are coming under increased criticism around whether the benefits they provide justify large tax breaks. Nonprofits were exempt from $28 billion in taxes in 2020, but spent $16 billion on charity care, according to new research.

By Hailey Mensik • March 15, 2023

Physicians say prior authorization rules harm patients, AMA survey finds, as CMS works toward new policy

Over a third of physicians said the requirements led to a serious adverse event for one of their patients, such as hospitalization, permanent impairment or death, the survey found.

By Hailey Mensik • March 14, 2023

Majority of adults with medical debt owe money to hospitals

While medical debt remains a persistent financial burden in the U.S., a new analysis from the Urban Institute highlights how targeting hospital billing could ameliorate the problem.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 13, 2023

Pediatric mental health crisis top concern this year for patient safety organization

Physical and verbal violence against healthcare staff is the second top safety concern for the year, followed by clinician needs in times of uncertainty around maternal-fetal medicine.

By Hailey Mensik • March 13, 2023

Bon Secours’ outgoing chief nurse officer on the challenges ahead for nursing

Andrea Mazzoccoli shares workforce trends she’s keeping an eye on and advice for future nursing leaders as she exits her role.

By Hailey Mensik • March 13, 2023

Labor expenses, inflation drove Providence to $6.1B net loss last year

The Washington-based nonprofit system also posted a $1.7 billion operating loss in the same period.

By Hailey Mensik • March 10, 2023

Biden’s proposed HHS budget aims to make pandemic-era subsidies permanent

The budget also proposes to extend Medicare solvency and give the federal government more power to negotiate prescription drug prices.

By Sydney Halleman • March 9, 2023

Hacking incident at Michigan surgical group exposes information of 15K patients

It appears that patient information was uploaded to the dark web by ransomware group BianLian, Brett Callow, threat analyst for cybersecurity firm Emsisoft, confirmed to Healthcare Dive.

By Samantha Liss • March 8, 2023

Texas women, denied medically necessary abortions, sue state to clarify exceptions to ban

The lawsuit highlights how abortion bans create a chilling effect for obstetric care, as physicians — worried about legal repercussions — can refuse or delay care to those with complications.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 8, 2023

FTC pushes back deadline for public to weigh in on noncompete ban

FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson said she would have supported an even longer extension since the proposed rule is “a departure from hundreds of years of precedent.” 

By Samantha Liss • March 7, 2023

Atrium, Best Buy partner to co-develop hospital-at-home programming

The multi-year partnership combines Atrium’s hospital-at-home program and existing telemedicine infrastructure with Best Buy’s at-home care business, along with the retailer’s home installation and supply chain capabilities.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 7, 2023

Better crisis communications: 5 steps for better patient, staff engagement

Whether trying to convey routine information or respond to once-in-a-blue-moon crises, hospital leaders can turn critical communications into trust and engagement builders.

March 6, 2023

Contracts covering tens of thousands of unionized HCA workers set to expire soon

Contracts for staff at nearly two dozen hospitals in Nevada and Florida will lapse at the end of March and May, respectively.

By Hailey Mensik • March 3, 2023

UnityPoint Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Services ink latest cross-market merger

Combined, the two systems operate more than 40 hospitals and hundreds of clinics throughout Illinois, Iowa, New Mexico and Wisconsin.

By Samantha Liss • March 3, 2023