A Texas judge just turned back the clock on healthcare

The wiping out of preventive service requirements under the Affordable Care Act would render millions unable to receive life-saving preventive procedures, the CEO of the American College of Preventive Medicine argues.

By Donna Grande • April 12, 2023

CMS proposes 2.8% hospital payment bump for 2024; lobbies decry rise as ‘woefully inadequate’

Hospital lobbies slammed the proposed rule as insufficient to help hospitals address inflation and rising labor costs, though research signals hospitals are more financially stable than such groups suggest.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 11, 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.

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‘Fair share’ deficits at nonprofit hospitals reached $14.2B in 2020

The amount nonprofit hospitals in several states receive in tax breaks over what they spend on charity care could cover all medical debt for residents, according to the Lown Institute.

By Shannon Muchmore • April 11, 2023

Healthcare added 34K jobs in March as temp nursing demand wanes

Hospitals may be catching a break from labor woes, with new data showing employment growth and declining demand for contract labor.

By Sydney Halleman • April 10, 2023

Scope of CommonSpirit data breach larger than initially disclosed

More than 100 current and former CommonSpirit facilities in 13 states might have been affected by the ransomware attack on the health system last year.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 10, 2023

Provider groups push back on planned nursing home staff mandates

Two hospital groups are arguing that federal staffing mandates are a “one-size-fits-all” approach to the labor crisis and that issuing mandates could reduce capacity by forcing nursing homes to shut their doors.

By Hailey Mensik • April 4, 2023

Sanford, Fairview delay merger again; Minnesota AG continues review of deal

The state attorney general’s office has cautioned against a quick merger since the deal was first announced in November.

By Sydney Halleman • April 4, 2023

Study finds ‘ubiquitous’ third-party tracking on hospital websites, compromising user data

Almost 99% of hospital websites include tracking software that transfer data to third parties, including technology and social media companies, data brokers, advertisers and even private equity firms, a new study found.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 4, 2023

Lawmakers to reintroduce federal nurse staffing ratio bill

The bill mirrors California’s nurse staffing law which took effect in 2004 and outlines exactly how many patients a nurse in specific hospital units can care for at one time.

By Hailey Mensik • March 30, 2023

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

‘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