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Change Healthcare cyberattackBiden administration gives providers grace period to open surprise billing arbitration
Because of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare earlier this year, providers say they’re having difficultly getting the necessary information from plans required to kick off the dispute resolution process.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by VeradigmPassion in orthopedics and beyond: Meet Dr. Lew Schon on The Ortho Show
Explore the connection between orthopedics and rock music with Dr. Lew Schon on The Ortho Show. Discover how this pioneering surgeon ended up performing with the Foo Fighters in an inspiring episode hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman.
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TrendlineProvider 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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Cardiovascular conditions now the second-highest reimbursement category, Sun Life says
Cost of cardiovascular conditions is up 33% — “higher than we would expect given medical inflation,” the insurance provider said.
By Emilie Shumway • June 13, 2024 -
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Walgreens-backed CityMD settles with Justice Department over alleged COVID fraud
From 2020 to 2022, CityMD falsely documented insured patients as uninsured before fraudulently billing the federal government for their COVID-19 care, according to regulators. CityMD denies the allegations.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • June 10, 2024 -
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Change Healthcare cyberattackHHS says providers can tap Change to issue data breach notifications after cyberattack
The update is a win for provider groups who have urged the agency to clarify which organizations need to report a data breach and notify patients after the cyberattack.
By Emily Olsen • June 3, 2024 -
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Nursing homes sue to block HHS staffing mandate
The plaintiffs slammed the rule as an overreach of authority that creates an “onerous and unachievable” mandate.
By Susanna Vogel • May 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by VeradigmFrom surgery to national stage: The Ortho Show performs
Discover The Ortho Show. Tune in for Olympian and fashion icon Gabrielle Reece's journey!
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OpinionNearly 20% of donated organs go unused — here’s how we can fix it and honor donors
The medical community needs to take “smart risks” to maximize organ donation use, according to the president of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations.
By Colleen McCarthy • Updated May 24, 2024 -
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Change Healthcare cyberattackProviders urge HHS to clarify Change data breach reporting requirements
More than 50 provider groups are asking the federal government to publicly state that UnitedHealth should handle data breach reporting stemming from the cyberattack on its subsidiary.
By Emily Olsen • May 21, 2024 -
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Senate Finance Committee tackles Medicare physician pay reform
On Friday, the committee released a white paper proposing Medicare adjust doctor reimbursement to account for inflation, a key goal for physician lobbies.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 20, 2024 -
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Judge dismisses FTC’s antitrust suit against Welsh Carson
Regulators sued the private equity firm for consolidating Texas anesthesia markets. Now, a judge is holding Welsh Carson blameless while allowing the suit against its portfolio company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners, to continue.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 14, 2024 -
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Steward’s landlord Medical Properties Trust posts $736M loss as hospitals flounder
The real estate investment trust reported nearly $700 million in impairments related to Steward alone in the first quarter. However, executives said rental agreements are not what drove the troubled health system to bankruptcy.
By Susanna Vogel • May 9, 2024 -
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Private equity investing in healthcare continues to slow
Heightened antitrust scrutiny from state governments and regulators in Washington is having a chilling effect on deals, according to PitchBook analysts.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 8, 2024 -
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More than a third of nurses extremely likely to change jobs in 2024: survey
The results suggest job dissatisfaction is still high among nurses, and turnover is likely to remain elevated.
By Emily Olsen • May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Envision Physician ServicesRecommendations to support clinician well-being
Consider these recommendations to best combat clinician burnout and protect your team.
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Walgreens inks GLP-1 clinical trial deal with major German drugmaker
Under the deal, Walgreens will find candidates who are overweight or have obesity or diabetes and connect them with a Phase III clinical trial for Boehringer’s GLP-1 drug survodutide.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • May 3, 2024 -
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Walmart Health shuts down
The unexpected closure of Walmart’s 51 health centers and virtual care business highlights the difficulty of providing healthcare at this moment in time.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Updated May 2, 2024 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeHHS finalizes reproductive health data protections
HIPAA-covered entities will be barred from disclosing patient records on abortion, IVF or other reproductive healthcare that could be used in an investigation.
By Emily Olsen • April 23, 2024 -
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Nurse staffing rule slammed by both industry and advocacy groups
The rule places stricter staffing requirements on nursing homes than those initially proposed and offers exemptions for certain providers.
By Susanna Vogel • April 23, 2024 -
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FTC votes to ban noncompetes, with far-reaching effects on doctors
The agency estimates the final rule would lower healthcare costs by $194 billion over the next decade, while freeing up physicians to more easily move between employers.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 23, 2024 -
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Envision Healthcare names permanent CEO
Jason Owen took on the leadership role this week, months after the physician staffing firm emerged from bankruptcy restructuring.
By Emily Olsen • April 17, 2024 -
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Over 20% of healthcare bankruptcies last year were linked to private equity: report
Another wave of private equity-backed bankruptcies is expected this year, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
By Susanna Vogel • April 17, 2024 -
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Elevance partners with private equity firm on primary care
The payer has inked a deal with Clayton, Dubilier and Rice to join their primary care assets as Elevance looks to catch up with peers like UnitedHealth and CVS in care delivery.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • April 16, 2024 -
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OpinionNo appointments available: America’s escalating primary care shortage
Chronic disinvestment and inadequate training have created a shortage of primary care workers, according to leaders at the Milbank Memorial Fund, National Association of Community Health Centers and others.
By Christopher Koller, Kyu Rhee and R. Shawn Martin • April 15, 2024 -
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VillageMD faces lawsuit over online tracking technologies
The class action alleges the Meta Pixel embedded on VillageMD’s website allowed the primary care provider to disclose protected health information to third parties, including Facebook and Google.
By Emily Olsen • April 12, 2024
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