2 million patients' data exposed in cyberattack on New England health services provider

The attack, disclosed by Shields Health Care Group earlier this week, is the largest so far this year, according to HHS’ data breach portal.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 9, 2022

Hospital lobby urges CMS to delay enforcement of price estimate requirement

The contested provision in the No Surprises Act requires certain providers to assemble a comprehensive cost estimate for patients, including costs from other providers that could step in to provide care.   

By Samantha Liss • June 9, 2022

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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.

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CMS issues first price transparency fines to 2 Georgia hospitals

Regulators have been criticized for moving slowly to enforce the rules, which came into effect January last year amid fierce opposition from hospital groups.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 9, 2022

Physician residents reach deal with Los Angeles County, averting strike

The labor discord is one of several recent disputes in California, where unions representing healthcare workers have been especially active as more contracts expire and staff see an opportunity to negotiate working conditions.

By Hailey Mensik • June 8, 2022

HCA's purchase of 5 Utah hospitals from Steward on pause after judge's order

The court will now weigh whether to issue a preliminary injunction and will hear from both parties before deciding whether to block the deal.

By Samantha Liss • June 8, 2022

Providence Health Plan taps new COO

Cheryl Morrison-Bornstein will play a central role in growing the regional health plan, building upon her experiences at other major healthcare organizations. 

By Samantha Liss • June 7, 2022

Surge in 'new' nurses reflects rise in resignations, job shuffling, study finds

Median nursing tenure fell 19.5% across the U.S from March 2021 to March 2022, according to an analysis by Epic.

By Hailey Mensik • June 7, 2022

Leapfrog raises concerns about CMS proposal to suppress patient safety data

The CMS is the only source for this data, and without it the public will not have information on preventable complications such as bed sores, inpatient falls that result in a broken hip, or sepsis, Leapfrog executives said.

By Samantha Liss • June 6, 2022

Healthcare payrolls recovering, still lag pre-pandemic levels

Hospitals led growth in healthcare jobs in May as the industry slowly rebuilds its pandemic-shaken workforce.

By Susan Kelly • June 6, 2022

Emergency psychiatric care that finally works for patients

Up to 15% of emergency department visits now involve behavioral health emergencies, including substance use and mental health crises.

By Scott Zeller, MD • June 6, 2022

FTC sues to block 2 hospital mergers

Steward Health Care System said it is deeply disappointed by the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to challenge its sale to HCA Healthcare in Utah as it weighs next steps.

By Samantha Liss • Updated June 7, 2022

Black patients more likely to face hospital security response, study shows

The paper is the latest in a flurry of publications that have showcased inequity in hospital systems across the country.

By Sydney Halleman • June 2, 2022

Residents at Los Angeles County hospitals vote to authorize strike

Residents and interns notified the county that they plan to strike from June 13 to June 15, according to a statement from the union representing them.

By Samantha Liss • Updated June 3, 2022

Ascension taps current chief data officer as new CIO

Gagan Singh is replacing Gerry Lewis, who during his time as CIO oversaw layoffs and the outsourcing of tech support in Ascension's technologies team.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 1, 2022

Steep expenses, falling patient volumes stifled hospitals in April

Kaufman Hall's new findings reverse trends from March, when hospitals posted a modest rise in patient volumes and temporary expense reliefs.

By Sydney Halleman • June 1, 2022

Medicare premiums will remain unchanged after Aduhelm price cut spurs review

The HHS Secretary had hoped premiums could be cut for seniors sooner rather than later but there are "legal and operational hurdles" to changing premiums midyear, according to a statement released Friday.

By Samantha Liss • May 31, 2022

Cleveland Clinic, scrambling to staff hospitals, posts Q1 loss

The academic medical giant is paying higher employee wages and hiring more agency nurses and other temporary personnel to cope with a nationwide shortage of healthcare workers.

By Susan Kelly • May 31, 2022

Gender pay gap for registered nurses widened during pandemic

The findings come as hospitals face major hurdles recruiting and retaining enough staff two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and as healthcare workers and unions push for higher wages.

By Hailey Mensik • May 31, 2022

Healthcare spending could drop $11.4B next year if ACA premium subsidies expire, research finds

The looming coverage cliff would also hit providers financially, according to a new report. President Joe Biden has pushed Congress to extend the more generous financial aid provided by the American Rescue Plan.

By Rebecca Pifer • May 26, 2022

Responding to outbreak, Moderna starts early work on monkeypox vaccine

One day after the U.S. began releasing supplies of an approved Bavarian Nordic shot, Moderna said it's beginning development of its own vaccine against the virus.

By Jonathan Gardner • May 25, 2022

Advocate Aurora faces lawsuit over all-or-nothing contracting

The complaint alleges the nonprofit system used a number of anticompetitive practices to inflate healthcare prices at a cost to Wisconsin businesses.

By Samantha Liss • May 25, 2022

Civica taps current COO to succeed VanTrieste as chief executive

Civica, a nonprofit founded in 2018 by a group of hospitals to lower pharmaceutical prices, has tapped Ned McCoy to serve as its new president and chief executive officer, effective June 1.

By Rebecca Pifer • May 25, 2022

Medtech companies keep supply, staffing challenges in check even as recession risks loom, analysts say

Companies are coping with factors such as supply disruptions, staffing shortages, inflation and foreign-exchange hurdles, according to analysts at William Blair.

By Nick Paul Taylor • May 24, 2022

Cedars-Sinai names UCLA physician as chief health equity officer

Christina Harris, a primary care physician, will lead Cedars-Sinai's efforts to improve health disparities and address social determinants of health both internally and in Los Angeles.

By Rebecca Pifer • May 23, 2022

Healthcare employers must urgently address burnout, surgeon general warns

Systems should address burnout systemically, according to a Monday advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. A priority is seeking and responding better to feedback from front-line workers.

By Hailey Mensik • May 23, 2022