Home health advocates raise alarm over payment cuts, access to care

A new payment model and reimbursement cuts are straining home health agencies, but more data may be needed to fully evaluate the model, advocates and researchers said during a Senate finance committee hearing.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 20, 2023

Over 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of proposed CMS staffing thresholds

In over half of states, less than a quarter of nursing facilities would meet staffing requirements under a proposed federal rule, according to a new KFF analysis.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 19, 2023

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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.

By Healthcare Dive staff

How one NYC hospital transformed the patient experience

Find out how an NYC hospital system improved care, enhanced the patient experience and reduced admin staff workload by modernizing the check-in process.

Sept. 18, 2023

Telehealth visits billed at a lower level of service than office visits, study finds

The results indicate patients might select in-person office visits over telehealth options if they feel they need a higher level of care or closer proximity to other tests and assessments, according to a study from Epic Research.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 15, 2023

Providers are increasing spending on IT and software, survey finds

Nearly 6% of executives say they currently have a generative AI strategy, while about half are actively developing one or plan to do so soon.

By Emily Olsen • Sept. 13, 2023

Walgreens inks deal with startup Pearl Health on value-based care for doctors

The partnership, which Walgreens plans to launch in ACO REACH in 2024 and Medicare Advantage in 2025, is the retail giant’s first significant move in the healthcare space since CEO Roz Brewer departed earlier this month.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 12, 2023

Walmart reportedly exploring ChenMed acquisition

If the deal reported by Bloomberg solidifies, Walmart would be the latest retailer to snap up a value-based primary care chain for seniors, following in the footsteps of rivals CVS, Amazon and Walgreens.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 11, 2023

Medical credit cards ‘exploit loopholes’ in healthcare debt protection, report finds

The credit cards, which can promise patients deceptive no- or low-interest rates, are increasingly being offered in hospitals and physician offices.

By Sydney Halleman • Sept. 8, 2023

CVS shuffles C-suite, appoints CFO as head of health services

Shawn Guertin will now helm the healthcare giant's suite of care delivery businesses, including Oak Street and Signify, as CVS undergoes a major corporate restructuring following flagging profits.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 8, 2023

Walgreens to pay $44M to settle claims over fraudulent Theranos tests

If the multimillion-dollar settlement is approved by a judge, patients who bought a Theranos blood test will receive double the amount they paid for it plus additional compensation.

By Elise Reuter • Sept. 7, 2023

Unionized nursing homes more likely to report workplace injuries and accidents

Only 40% of nursing homes nationwide complied with reporting requirements between 2016 and 2021, despite nursing homes being among the most dangerous workplaces in America, according to the Health Affairs study.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 7, 2023

Behavioral health patients lack choice on telehealth vs. in-person care, study finds

Nearly half of behavioral health patients surveyed by Rand did not believe clinicians considered their preferences for virtual or in-person care when scheduling treatment.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Sept. 5, 2023

Patients ‘steered’ toward health systems, more costly treatment after vertical consolidation, study finds

Consolidation between primary care physicians and large health systems led to increased costs per patient, according to a new study published in JAMA.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 5, 2023

Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer steps down, to be replaced by executive with ‘deep healthcare experience’

The departure of Brewer, a veteran of retailers Starbucks and Walmart, comes as Walgreens looks to beef up its leadership roster with healthcare executives.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 1, 2023

‘We’re in the 1999 of the internet era’: a16z’s Julie Yoo on fintech’s potential and the digital health market

Yoo, who leads health tech investment at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, outlined her fintech investment thesis and why the healthcare industry is at an inflection point for adoption.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 31, 2023

More than 80% of healthcare executives say recruiting talent is a top business risk, report finds

Healthcare executives are more likely than those in other industries to label staffing shortages a business risk, according to a report from business services firm PwC.

By Susanna Vogel • Aug. 28, 2023

Texas judge rules to vacate more No Surprises Act regulations

The ruling, which targets guidance related to the independent dispute resolution process, prompted the CMS to again pause all federal disputes.

By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 28, 2023

Shared Savings ACOs saved Medicare $1.8B in 2022

Nearly two-thirds of participating accountable care organizations earned payments for their performance last year, according to the CMS.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 25, 2023

Cano Health appoints permanent CEO, founder leaves board

Mark Kent served as interim CEO of the financially struggling primary care chain after his predecessor stepped down in June.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 21, 2023

OHSU, Legacy Health plan to combine

The deal, which the health systems said would create the largest employer in the Portland area, could be a financial lifeline for Legacy.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 21, 2023

More than half of healthcare employees consider themselves inadequately compensated, report finds

The divide between professionals who felt fairly compensated and those who didn't was less than 5%, but almost half of healthcare workers surveyed said they had less than $1,000 in savings.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Aug. 21, 2023

A new threat to healthcare breakthroughs: litigation investment entities

Former HHS Secretary Tom Price identifies the dangers of litigation investment entities and their potential roadblocks to medical innovation.

By Tom Price • Aug. 18, 2023

Generative AI in healthcare: Google Cloud’s Amy Waldron on the tech giant’s health ambitions

Healthcare Dive caught up with Google Cloud’s Amy Waldron to discuss the technology giant’s plans for — and potential risks of — generative AI in healthcare.

By Brian T. Horowitz • Aug. 17, 2023

Definitive Healthcare acquires data analytics startup Populi for $52M

The deal comes weeks after Definitive Healthcare announced layoffs.

By Emily Olsen • Aug. 15, 2023

PE healthcare deals dropped to years-low levels in Q2

The amount of private equity deals decreased 24% compared to the first quarter this year. However, deal volume was still higher than the average quarterly deal count pre-pandemic, according to a PitchBook report.

By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 14, 2023