Report names connected medical devices with the biggest cybersecurity risks

The findings come as medical device makers face upcoming FDA requirements for providing cybersecurity information as part of their pre-market submissions.

By Nick Paul Taylor • April 21, 2023

Pharmacists stump for more active role in primary care

At the HIMSS conference in Chicago on Tuesday, pharmacists argued that state and federal regulators should allow them to do more to practice the full scope of their licenses.

By Rebecca Pifer • April 18, 2023

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Payer/provider relationships

As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.

By Healthcare Dive staff

CMS walks back limits on non-standardized plan options, finalizes marketplace standards

The final rule comes as a record 16.3 million Americans, spurred by COVID-19 incentives, signed up for ACA marketplace plans during 2023 open enrollment.

By Sydney Halleman • April 18, 2023

Former Cano board members request reopening of window for director nominations

The three former board members want the board to “heed the will of shareholders,” reopen nominations and bring forth other proposals — including the option to oust one or more current board directors.

By Shannon Muchmore • April 17, 2023

Microsoft, Epic partner to integrate Azure OpenAI into EHRs

One of the integration’s tools, which helps automatically draft message responses, is being implemented at UC San Diego Health, UW Health and Stanford Health Care, according to the companies.

By Sydney Halleman • April 17, 2023

UnitedHealth notches record revenue in first quarter

UnitedHealth’s growth, which resulted in a profit of $5.8 billion in the quarter, was “stronger than normal,” one analyst said.

By Rebecca Pifer • April 14, 2023

Physician gender pay gap narrowing, but women still earn 19% less than men

Across the board, physician salaries rose by about 4% last year compared to 2021, according to Medscape. The rise in wages was partly attributed to a shortage of doctors and clinician burnout.

By Shannon Muchmore • April 14, 2023

Privia Health names new CEO

Parth Mehrotra will succeed Shawn Morris, who led the company through its 2021 initial public offering.

By Sydney Halleman • April 13, 2023

HHS proposes rule shoring up HIPAA to protect reproductive health data, including around abortions

Privacy lawyers said the regulation would insulate physicians from the chilling effect of abortion bans, freeing them to have honest conversations with patients about their healthcare options — even in states where abortion is illegal.

By Rebecca Pifer • April 12, 2023

A Texas judge just turned back the clock on healthcare

The wiping out of preventive service requirements under the Affordable Care Act would render millions unable to receive life-saving preventive procedures, the CEO of the American College of Preventive Medicine argues.

By Donna Grande • April 12, 2023

Cano’s former board members allege conflicts of interest, insider loans

A new open letter from investors Barry Sternlicht, Elliot Cooperstone and Lewis Gold calls on Cano to oust its CEO and sell non-core businesses to focus on profitability.

By Rebecca Pifer • April 11, 2023

Last year was second-best ever for healthcare private equity deals, Bain finds

PE transactions were buoyed by a strong first half of the year, with deals declining in the second half due to tensions from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing inflationary pressures.

By Sydney Halleman • April 11, 2023

Healthcare added 34K jobs in March as temp nursing demand wanes

Hospitals may be catching a break from labor woes, with new data showing employment growth and declining demand for contract labor.

By Sydney Halleman • April 10, 2023

Biotech fears ‘dangerous’ precedent as judge challenges FDA authority

Industry leaders warned that “any medicine is at risk” if a federal judge’s decision to overturn the approval of abortion drug mifepristone is upheld.

By Ben Fidler , Delilah Alvarado • April 10, 2023

Cano board members resign, call for CEO’s termination amid ‘decimated’ stock and ‘crippling’ debt

Cano Health, a value-based primary care provider for seniors, has found itself embroiled in a boardroom drama after three of its board members publicly resigned last week.

By Rebecca Pifer • April 5, 2023

Fair Health finds 76% drop in telehealth use from 2020 to 2021

Although telehealth use declined overall compared to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual visits still comprised the highest percentage of medical claim lines in 2021.

By Brian T. Horowitz • March 30, 2023

CVS-Oak Street deal clears regulatory hurdle as antitrust waiting period expires

Oak Street also announced last week that it’s canceling its annual board meeting following the CVS deal, which is expected to close in the first half of the year. Oak Street stockholders will meet on April 28 to vote on the sale.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 30, 2023

FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter use

It’s the first time a naloxone-based therapy for opioid overdoses has been cleared for use without a prescription, potentially helping to improve access.

By Delilah Alvarado • March 30, 2023

AHIP, AHA join forces in amicus brief to SCOTUS False Claims Act case

The groups argue the expansion of the FCA would threaten the “legitimate business activities of every government contractor, hospital, healthcare provider, health insurance provider, and grant recipient in the nation.”

By Sydney Halleman • March 29, 2023

Walgreens healthcare division boosts retail giant’s second-quarter earnings

Walgreens’ U.S. healthcare division, including VillageMD, recorded $1.6 billion in sales in the quarter, an increase of $1.1 billion from last year.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 28, 2023

Majority of healthcare leaders struggle with inefficient data, report finds

The report comes as provider groups increasingly use AI to combat clinician burnout and tech companies invest in healthcare data management.

By Sydney Halleman • March 23, 2023

More physicians want to leave their jobs as pay rates fall, survey finds

Two out of three physicians said they were considering an employment change, according to a survey out Thursday from Doximity.

By Hailey Mensik • March 23, 2023

Delays in reporting led FDA to late cancer warning on breast implants, advocates say

Cases need to be better tracked, and the cancer risks should be discussed with patients prior to surgery, patient advocates and physicians said.

By Elise Reuter • March 22, 2023

Roche, Lilly team on test for early detection of Alzheimer’s

The tool is intended to help gauge whether patients should receive further evaluation to confirm a diagnosis.

By Susan Kelly • March 22, 2023

Arbiters instructed to resume No Surprises Act determinations

The CMS had previously paused and resumed earlier disputes between payers and providers after a Texas judge ruled against the federal government and vacated portions of the law that bans surprise billing.

By Sydney Halleman • March 21, 2023