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 Parduhn • April 11, 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.

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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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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 Parduhn • 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

Record number of residency matches notched for 2023

Interest in emergency medicine slots fell this year, however, with 554 positions left unfilled.

By Hailey Mensik • March 20, 2023

AI scribe shows potential in documentation for orthopedists but needs corrections, study finds

Although the AI scribe understood most verbal commands and handled most medical documentation, it was at times unable to form a medical plan.

By Brian T. Horowitz • March 16, 2023

MedPAC recommends physician pay bump, but not enough for provider groups

Updating base physician payment rates by 1.45% in 2024 as proposed by the group that advises Congress on Medicare policy is “grossly insufficient,” the Medical Group Management Association said.

By Hailey Mensik • March 16, 2023

Healthcare companies may turn to big banks after SVB collapse

The fall of SVB created a chasm in life sciences financing that could be filled by bigger banks, but might hamper access to quick, short-term cash for startups.

By Sydney Halleman • March 15, 2023

Physicians say prior authorization rules harm patients, AMA survey finds, as CMS works toward new policy

Over a third of physicians said the requirements led to a serious adverse event for one of their patients, such as hospitalization, permanent impairment or death, the survey found.

By Hailey Mensik • March 14, 2023

Fall of SVB hits healthcare sector as federal regulators step in

The closure of the major healthcare and life sciences lender Friday was the culmination of a rapid four-day nosedive that left some healthcare companies temporarily locked out of funds.

By Sydney Halleman • March 13, 2023

Bon Secours’ outgoing chief nurse officer on the challenges ahead for nursing

Andrea Mazzoccoli shares workforce trends she’s keeping an eye on and advice for future nursing leaders as she exits her role.

By Hailey Mensik • March 13, 2023

FTC pushes back deadline for public to weigh in on noncompete ban

FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson said she would have supported an even longer extension since the proposed rule is “a departure from hundreds of years of precedent.” 

By Samantha Liss • March 7, 2023

Walgreens-backed VillageMD acquires Connecticut medical group

VillageMD has snapped up Starling Physicians, which operates primary care and multi-specialty practices, for an undisclosed sum.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • March 3, 2023