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Kaiser Permanente strike averted as union reaches tentative agreement
The work stoppage, which would have been the largest in the U.S. so far this year, had the potential to significantly disrupt operations at the nonprofit's 14 hospitals and more than 200 clinics in the region.
By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 13, 2021 -
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TrendlinePayer/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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Advocate Aurora bumps minimum wage to $18 per hour
The pay increase will affect roughly 41% of the health system's more than 75,000 employees. Workers set to see a boost in pay include food and environmental service workers, pharmacy techs and licensed practical nurses.
By Samantha Liss • Nov. 12, 2021 -
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Leapfrog Group's hospital safety grades this fall stay steady from pre-pandemic
The five states with the highest percentage of A-scoring hospitals were Virginia, North Carolina, Idaho, Massachusetts and Colorado.
By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 10, 2021 -
1 in 3 patients defer healthcare due to existing medical debt, TransUnion finds
The credit bureau's healthcare data analytics unit also reported a 55% rise in financial assistance transactions from September 2020 to September 2021.
By Susan Kelly • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Tenet inks another $1B deal with SurgCenter Development for ambulatory surgery centers, long-term partnership
Analysts characterized the deal as savvy and said it will reshape the company's earnings towards a "faster growing, higher margin, and improved capital return profile."
By Samantha Liss • Nov. 9, 2021 -
Kaiser's operating margin dwindles as COVID-19 expenses, labor costs rise
Along with ongoing pandemic stresses, the California nonprofit is facing rising expenses amid intense workforce pressure as it faces the start of a major strike next week.
By Rebecca Pifer • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Catholic Health workers ratify contract agreements, plan to return to work this week
Union members voted Monday to ratify six contracts covering about 2,500 employees with a vote of 94% in favor, ending the strike that had nearly reached the 40-day mark at Mercy Hospital in New York, union officials said.
By Hailey Mensik • Updated Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Kaiser healthcare workers to go on strike
The work stoppage could pose a significant challenge to operations in Kaiser's southern California market, where the unions poised to strike represent about 37% of the system's workforce in the region.
By Samantha Liss • Updated Nov. 5, 2021 -
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Q&AWomen in the healthcare C-suite on what they've learned
Teladoc CFO Mala Murthy and Mount Sinai Health System President Margaret Pastuszko told Healthcare Dive what struggles they have faced as women in leadership roles and what advice they give to others.
By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4 with no testing exception, CMS orders
Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, long-term care facilities and others that receive federal funding from Medicare or Medicaid will have to ensure employees are fully vaccinated by Jan. 4 before they provide any care.
By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow hospitals leveraged on-site child care during the pandemic in a bid to drive retention
An overwhelming amount of healthcare jobs are held by women. On-site child care can drive better retention amid a "Great Resignation," as burned out employees across all industries reevaluate their roles and workplaces.
By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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CMS finalizes plans to hike price transparency penalties, extend telehealth flexibilities
The agency is also moving forward with a plan to stop the elimination of the Medicare inpatient-only list, which is a win for hospitals.
By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Delta dragged down hospital margins in September, Kaufman Hall says
Patient volumes declined in almost every key category, including emergency room visits and operating room minutes, according to the consulting group.
By Samantha Liss • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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For-profit hospitals had more COVID-19 admissions in Q3
While the ongoing pandemic exacerbated labor strains for operators, volumes rose across the board — especially in emergency departments.
By Hailey Mensik • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Surprise BillingTexas Medical Association sues to block parts of surprise billing ban
The lawsuit primarily takes issue with the independent dispute resolution process the regulations governing the law put in place. The No Surprises Act is slated to take effect on Jan. 1.
By Ron Shinkman • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Deep DiveNurses bore the brunt of the pandemic. Nearly 9 in 10 of them are women.
Women have an outsized role in caring for the nation's health, and were hit exceptionally hard by the pandemic at home and at work.
By Samantha Liss • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Women in the healthcare workforce
Women who work in healthcare have long endured setbacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic threw a harsh spotlight on the obstacles they face while on the front lines.
Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Catholic Health cuts health coverage for workers on picket line as strike hits 1-month mark
The two sides appeared close to settling negotiations and ending the strike during bargaining sessions Saturday, though talks broke down again Sunday morning, according to the hospital.
By Hailey Mensik • Updated Nov. 1, 2021 -
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CHS profit, revenue in Q3 mirrors prior year as patient volumes improve
Labor costs are a sticking point this earnings season. But unlike its peers, CHS' expenses actually dropped slightly during the period.
By Hailey Mensik • Oct. 28, 2021 -
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LifePoint, Kindred spinning off new 79-hospital entity at acquisition's close
The deal announced earlier this year would have left LifePoint with some 200 acute, long-term and rehab hospitals, but the private equity-backed companies are electing to spin a number of facilities off into a separate business.
By Rebecca Pifer • Oct. 27, 2021 -
GE Healthcare supply chain woes: Like 'Whac-A-Mole,' to last into 2022
"I'm not sure we're yet in a place where we would say that things are stable," GE CEO Larry Culp told investors Tuesday. The healthcare unit took the biggest hit among the conglomerate's business lines due to delays.
By Greg Slabodkin • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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UHS profit down in Q3 as behavioral health segment struggles
The chain posted higher acute care revenues that helped offset lower volumes at its behavioral health facilities during the third quarter, though labor shortages remain a key challenge.
By Hailey Mensik • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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Oct. 25, 2021
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