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CMS pitches stiffening price transparency fines, halting end of inpatient-only list
Hospitals notched a win with the proposal to reverse the Trump administration's rollback of the inpatient-only list, but took hits with added enforcement of the pricing rule and in other areas.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 20, 2021 -
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HHS earmarks $103M to address burnout among healthcare workers
The sector already had a high rate of stress and burnout, but the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly exacerbated the problem, especially as the delta variant causes hospitalizations to surge in some parts of the country.
By Ron Shinkman • July 19, 2021 -
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Federal legislation banning surprise bills has hit a barrage of roadblocks, complicating efforts to protect consumers from unexpected out-of-network charges.
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Want to quickly recover from ransomware? Plan ahead
Security teams need to understand how the business will work when an attacker limits access to its systems. A recent report found that more than a third of healthcare organizations suffered a ransomware attack last year.
By Katie Malone • July 19, 2021 -
Large self-insured employers lack power in hospital price negotiations
A study in The American Journal of Managed care found that hospital market power far outweighs employer market power, suggesting employers may want to consider forging purchase alliances with local government employee groups.
By Samantha Liss • July 16, 2021 -
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National healthcare organizations call on hospitals to require vaccines for employees
The statement comes as the nation is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, which experts fear will hamper the fight to stop the pandemic.
By Samantha Liss • July 14, 2021 -
Microsoft, Teladoc partner on virtual care integration for hospitals
The companies said the bid to streamline clinician access to telehealth was the first of new tools they plan to bring to market.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 14, 2021 -
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CMS proposes extension of Medicare telehealth coverage
Provider groups are not happy with the payment adjustment in the rule — a 3.75% reduction to the conversion factor due to budget neutrality requirements — and will likely seek congressional intervention.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 14, 2021 -
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Women teaching internal medicine paid far less than men, study finds
Female academics were paid at least 90% of men's median yearly salary in 10 of 13 internal medicine specialties, according to new research published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 13, 2021 -
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Cleveland Clinic, New York-Presbyterian among hospitals with biggest charity care, community benefits deficit
According to Lown's 2021 Hospitals Index, nonprofit hospitals fell short in community investments by nearly $17 billion in the past year.
By Ron Shinkman • July 12, 2021 -
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Sponsored by VituityThe future of care starts with a renewed focus on the patient
For hospitals and health systems intent on thriving in the emerging consumer-based healthcare landscape, a broad-based and encompassing focus on acute care needs is a must.
By Gregg Miller, MD • July 12, 2021 -
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Patient satisfaction differs between inpatient, outpatient settings, Leapfrog finds
Surveys show that while patients are satisfied on several levels, safety issues remain a significant concern, especially when children are being treated.
By Ron Shinkman • July 9, 2021 -
Hospital M&A down from pre-pandemic highs, though deal size growing, Kaufman Hall says
Health systems in general are shifting their focus from acquisitions of small, independent hospitals to regional partnerships, according to a new report.
By Hailey Mensik • July 9, 2021 -
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Hospital mergers to get added scrutiny under Biden order
The hospital lobby is against the executive order, which calls on regulators to "enforce the antitrust laws vigorously" and reminds them to challenge prior bad mergers.
By Samantha Liss • Updated July 12, 2021 -
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Are recent labor actions getting nursing unions what they want?
While nurses in Cook County, Illinois, struck a deal in recent days, those on a more than three-month strike against a Tenet hospital in Massachusetts protested at the chain's Dallas headquarters Wednesday.
By Hailey Mensik • July 7, 2021 -
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Supreme Court will hear case over Trump admin's 340B drug program cuts to hospitals
The case pivots on whether CMS has the authority to make payment cuts under the outpatient prospective payment system. The justices are expected to hear arguments either later this year or early next year.
By Ron Shinkman • July 6, 2021 -
Cleveland Clinic-owned hospital system pays $21M to settle False Claims allegations
Along with an Akron General Health System whistleblower, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation voluntarily disclosed to the federal government its concerns with some compensation arrangements, the DOJ said.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 6, 2021 -
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Rural hospital CEO urges providers to 'get ready now' as delta variant outstrips nursing resources
"It'll turn faster than it did in the fall in terms of case count, so you won't have much time to get ready," Steve Edwards, CEO of CoxHealth, said as his Missouri system struggles to meet patient demand.
By Samantha Liss • July 2, 2021 -
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Robotic abdominal surgery has no advantage over open, laparoscopic surgeries: meta-analysis
Of 39 studies reporting surgical complications, just 10% showed fewer complications with robot-assisted surgery. The analysis was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
By Greg Slabodkin • July 1, 2021 -
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Q&AFDA wants to require timely updates, patches for legacy devices: cyber chief
Kevin Fu, the agency's acting director of device cybersecurity, spelled out plans to protect aging devices from hackers. There's currently no requirement compelling manufacturers to address the problem.
By Greg Slabodkin • July 1, 2021 -
Lifespan, Care New England merger will 'significantly alter' healthcare market, regulator warns
Given the risks, Rhode Island's insurance commissioner put forth an oversight model regulators should consider before approval, including price caps and requirements that tie payment to quality of care.
By Samantha Liss • July 1, 2021 -
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U.S. News hospital rankings to include new categories, examine equity
Among the changes to this year's list are two key issues the COVID-19 pandemic brought into focus: how hospitals handle health disparities and nurse staffing.
By Hailey Mensik • June 30, 2021 -
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OpinionHealthcare workers are part of American infrastructure
Congress should provide grants that allow schools of medicine and nursing in rural, underserved areas to expand and organize, the American Hospital Association's chief nursing officer argues.
By Robyn Begley • June 30, 2021 -
Hospitals sustain COVID-19 recovery but costs spike above pre-pandemic levels
New monthly reports from Kaufman Hall also found health system margins improving but physician pay stagnant.
By Ron Shinkman • June 29, 2021 -
Nearly half of physician practices owned by hospitals, corporate entities, report finds
Avalere found that independent doctors are becoming increasingly rare in the U.S., which should raise alarms, according to a coalition of state medical societies. It's urging Congress to act.
By Samantha Liss • June 29, 2021 -
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CMS does not have enough authority to ensure hospital safety during pandemics, OIG says
The watchdog recommended CMS develop regulations that allow it to require special surveys during public health emergencies and after issuing substantive new guidance. The agency agreed with the recommendation.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 28, 2021
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