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Q&AOak Street Health’s CMO weighs in on new ‘home run’ healthcare law for vulnerable patients
Ali Khan breaks down how the Inflation Reduction Act will help Oak Street’s at-risk patients and reflects on what Amazon's latest acquisition means for the primary care space.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 18, 2022 -
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Philips CEO Frans van Houten to step down in October amid recall woes; Jakobs named successor
The leadership change comes amid the company’s ongoing recall problems, including negotiations on a consent decree with the Department of Justice.
By Ricky Zipp • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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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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Surprise BillingNew York judge dismisses surgeon’s lawsuit challenging surprise billing law
The lawsuit threatened to again expose millions of patients to surprise out-of-network bills.
By Samantha Liss • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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Amazon to offer behavioral health services through Ginger partnership
The tech giant’s healthcare program for employers, Amazon Care, plans to include Ginger’s behavioral healthcare services as an optional add-on for clients.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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CMS moves toward guidance on health equity, climate change
The CMS published feedback from commenters as the federal government and the Biden administration ramp up oversight of social issues.
By Sydney Halleman • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Surprise BillingPhysician practices seek more time to comply with No Surprises rules
The Medical Group Management Association asked the HHS and the CMS to delay enforcement of parts of the statute until six months after any final rule is published.
By Susan Kelly • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // Overturning of Roe v. WadeNo ‘slam dunk fix’ in HIPAA privacy law to protect abortion patients
In an increasingly murky legal environment, providers should focus on minimizing and protecting the data they collect, experts said.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Hospitals face sixth straight month of negative margins, report finds
Month-to-month increases in patient volumes were not enough to offset the growing cost of care, according to a Monday report from Kaufman Hall.
By Susan Kelly • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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Abortion clinics go mobile, seeking flexibility amid patchwork state restrictions
Advocates are hoping the mobile clinic model will accelerate access to abortions, especially for those in states where the procedure is outlawed.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Aug. 1, 2022 -
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It’s time to introduce equity to the LGBTQ+ healthcare experience.
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Most patients worry about data privacy, AMA survey says
The medical group said it fears that patients' digital data is being shared in violation of HIPAA protections.
By Susan Kelly • July 26, 2022 -
Amazon will see you now: reading between the lines of the One Medical acquisition
The deal’s near-term ramifications are unlikely to be monumental. But it should be concerning for One Medical’s primary care competitors and larger entities looking to capture a greater slice of the healthcare market, experts said.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 25, 2022 -
High childcare stress linked with health worker burnout, JAMA study finds
Workers identifying as racial or ethnic minorities were 40% to 50% more likely to report having high childcare stress than White respondents, according to researchers.
By Hailey Mensik • July 21, 2022 -
Amazon to buy One Medical for $3.9B
The all-cash deal for San Francisco-based One Medical comes after months of speculation about a potential acquisition, but Amazon as the buyer comes as a surprise.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 21, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. Wade'I am terrified': Doctors warn lawmakers of grim health impacts from Roe reversal
Anti-abortion laws have had a chilling effect on patient care, resulting in providers — concerned about the potential for legal action — delaying or denying in some cases life-saving services, doctors told a House committee.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 20, 2022 -
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Sponsored by eFax CorporateWhat the POTS shutdown will mean for faxing in the healthcare industry
The FCC is officially closing the door on analog/copper POTS lines. Read what this means for the healthcare industry.
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UnitedHealth to offer some drugs, including insulin, at no cost share in 2023
The new offering is a bid to address inflationary pressures and prevent worse health outcomes down the line, CEO Andrew Witty told investors Friday.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 15, 2022 -
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CMS proposed payment rule includes major updates for ACOs
Changes to the Medicare Shared Savings Program would give some accountable care organizations more time to ramp up to performance-based risk and updated quality reporting.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 8, 2022 -
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SSM Health acquires academic medical group, deepening ties to St. Louis University
For decades, the SLUCare Physician Group has provided medical services at a number of SSM Health hospitals. The system now has a range of resources it can offer, from community-based clinicians to academic specialists.
By Samantha Liss • July 6, 2022 -
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OpinionHealing within the healthcare community starts with empathy
The U.S. healthcare system can’t take much more employee turnover without compromising care. Overwhelmed and overworked, many healthcare workers don’t feel safe and supported, Qualtrics’ CMO argues.
By Adrienne Boissy • July 5, 2022 -
Aetna rolls back prior authorization requirement for cataract surgery
The payer said its decision came after analyzing real-time data when the requirement was in place and that it will continue to perform retrospective reviews.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 30, 2022 -
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HHS to send out more monkeypox vaccines as CDC activates emergency center
The distribution will take place on a four-tier basis with areas that have the highest case rates coming first. Within the tiers, priority will be based on the number of people at risk for monkeypox who have preexisting conditions.
By Shannon Muchmore • June 30, 2022 -
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CVS long-term care unit Omnicare taps new president
Ahmed Hassan, who will assume the role Friday, will be tasked with leading CVS’ long-term care business and formulating business strategy.
By Sydney Halleman • June 30, 2022 -
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How the decision overturning Roe v. Wade is changing healthcare
Many provider groups protested the 6-3 decision, with the American Medical Association saying it was "deeply disturbed" by the court overturning Roe v. Wade, which was precedent for almost half a century.
By Shannon Muchmore • Updated July 5, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeAlmost half of nation's OB-GYN residents train in states poised to ban abortion
Physicians warn that the Supreme Court ruling will have a dire impact on training, ultimately affecting patient care.
By Samantha Liss • June 28, 2022
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