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Novant Health closes UCI Medical Affiliates acquisition
The deal includes more than 70 urgent care and physical therapy clinics, which Novant said would complement its portfolio in South Carolina.
By Emily Olsen • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Surprise Billing
Federal government notches rare win in surprise billing lawsuit
Last week, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the federal government’s original interpretation of the No Surprises Act in determining how a key metric in billing disputes is calculated.
By Sydney Halleman • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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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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Physicians, hospitals decry 2025 Medicare payment rates
Physicians will see their Medicare reimbursement fall 2.9% next year if Congress doesn’t stop the cuts. Meanwhile, reimbursement for hospital outpatient departments is rising 2.9%.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Nov. 4, 2024 -
CareTrust REIT to buy 31 nursing homes for $500M
The company also said it plans to purchase four more nursing facilities in the Northeast next month for $57 million.
By Susanna Vogel • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Walgreens to lay off over 250 people
The decision follows a recent announcement that the pharmacy retailer plans to close 1,200 stores over the next three years.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Envision Healthcare CFO, CIO to depart
J. Michael Bruff, formerly the finance chief at senior primary care chain ChenMed, has already taken the reins as Envision’s new chief financial officer. The firm is conducting a search for a chief information officer.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Deep Dive // HLTH24
AI could be a game changer, but healthcare needs to be ‘exceedingly careful’
Artificial intelligence tools could help solve workforce challenges. Implementation, however, can be difficult, pushing organizations to consider less risky administrative and back-office tasks first.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 28, 2024 -
AMA sues MultiPlan, insurers, alleging ‘cartel’ to fix physician prices
MultiPlan, which denies the allegations, has been sued dozens of times over concerns the company is conspiring with health insurers to underpay doctors for out-of-network care.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Employees are asking about GLP-1 coverage. What should employers do?
GLP-1 coverage needs to be holistic to ensure long-term success, experts said.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Change Healthcare cyberattack
Change Healthcare data breach officially affects 100M
The breach is the largest ever reported to a portal managed by federal regulators.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Walmart adds pharmacy to same-day delivery
The retail giant said it’s responding to a top request from its customers. The option is now available in six states and will expand nationally.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Amazon’s One Medical, Cleveland Clinic partner to build primary care clinics in Ohio
The academic medical giant is the latest health system to notch a deal with One Medical, defraying the cost of expansion for the primary care chain while creating a valuable source of referrals for the hospital.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores
The closures reverse Walgreens’ expansion ambitions from a few years ago, when the company attempted to merge with rival Rite Aid.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 15, 2024 -
CVS Health slashes infusion services offerings, blaming industry headwinds
CVS Health will stop providing many infusion services and close or sell 29 pharmacies in the coming months, a spokesperson said.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Colorado provider Axis Health System hit by ‘cyber incident’
The provider, which offers primary care, dental services and mental healthcare, said its primary care patient portal was offline.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Fresenius Medical Care increasing IV, dialysis solutions production to alleviate shortages
B. Braun and Fresenius Medical Care said they will make more crucial products as the U.S. faces shortages following Hurricane Helene’s damage to a Baxter manufacturing facility.
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Opinion
When managing a healthcare practice, what’s the value of prevention?
Here are the legal issues providers need to know as litigation increases around healthcare fraud and abuse, according to two experts.
By Nadia de la Houssaye and Donald W. Washington • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Baxter ups IV fluid allocations amid supply shortages
As hospitals around the U.S. report IV fluid shortages, Baxter has increased supply allocations for direct customers and distributors. It plans to return to 90% to 100% allocation of certain supplies by the end of 2024.
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court declines to weigh in on Texas emergency abortion case
It’s a loss for the Biden administration, which has tried to require states to provide abortions for emergency care since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
By Sydney Halleman • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene
The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 8, 2024 -
AHA asks Biden administration for relief amid IV fluid shortage from Hurricane Helene
Hospitals are contending with shortages of the life-saving supplies after Hurricane Helene damaged operations at a key manufacturing plant in North Carolina, according to the American Hospital Association.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Walgreens snags chief commercial officer from Optum
Jason Stenta, who has held roles at Optum and CVS Health, joins as the company considers selling its stake in VillageMD and contends with shareholder litigation.
By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational
As access challenges to the site continue, Baxter has limited purchases of certain products to avoid stockpiling, manage inventory and minimize disruption to patient care.
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 4, 2024 -
CVS to lay off 2,900 employees amid reports of strategic review
CVS is cutting 1% of its workforce as the healthcare behemoth pursues a massive cost-cutting plan — and considers a potential breakup of its businesses, according to reports.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Baxter closes dialysis solutions facility due to Hurricane Helene damage
More than 2,500 people work at the facility, which is Baxter’s largest manufacturing site. The company is still working to fully assess the damage.
By Elise Reuter • Updated Sept. 30, 2024