Kaiser Permanente, Arizona hospital hit with cybersecurity breaches

The two cyberattacks, which affected almost 770,000 patients, continue a dizzying trend of healthcare security breaches this year.

By Sydney Halleman • June 14, 2022

Florida health system sues bill-sharing ministry for non-payment

Orlando Health has accused Liberty HealthShare, a faith-based medical cost-sharing organization, of telling patients to conceal their membership in the group to get charity rates for medical services.

By Susan Kelly • June 13, 2022

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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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BHSH hires Northwell Health executive to lead Beaumont Health

Benjamin Schwartz will take the helm at Beaumont Health, now part of a larger Michigan system following its merger with Spectrum Health.

By Samantha Liss • June 10, 2022

New Jersey judge puts RWJBarnabas Health hospital acquisition on hold

The FTC alleges that RWJBarnabas Health and Saint Peter's compete head-to-head in New Jersey, particularly in the central part of the state.

By Samantha Liss • June 10, 2022

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 Parduhn • 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

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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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