Revenue Cycle Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of August 7

HealthLeaders Media Staff, August 11, 2023
Anatomy of a smart hospital: Innovations in patient care
HealthTech Magazine
What one lending company's hospital contracts reveal about financing patient debt
KFF Health News
Chesapeake Regional, Cigna reach deal in rate reimbursement fight
Virginia Mercury
CMS releases guidance on pre-entitlement billing
NAHRI
Revenue integrity professionals discuss salary and benefits
NAHRI
4 questions CIOs are asking about cloud computing
CIO
Federal government sues Wausau-based insurance provider for wrongfully denying claims
Wisconsin Public Radio
Ransomware attack disrupts healthcare services in at least three states
The New York Times

Finance Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of August 7

HealthLeaders Media Staff, August 11, 2023
Biden takes critical eye to Medicare Advantage amid rising costs, complaints
Houston Chronicle
SCOTUS pauses Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
ABC News
UAMS announces plans to cut 51 jobs, confirms $30M operating loss
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Regents approve UI-Mercy Hospital acquisition with few questions asked
The Gazette
Digital health company Babylon shutters US business, lays off employees
Forbes
Transitional care unit at Jacksonville hospital closing as part of systemwide cuts
MyJournalCourier.com
What one lending company's hospital contracts reveal about financing patient debt
KFF Health News
Senators urge leaders to save hospitals from Medicaid cuts
Olean Times Herald
As a union pushes to cap hospital CEO pay, It's accused of playing politics
California Healthline
Understanding the role of the FTC, DOJ, and states in challenging anticompetitive practices of hospitals and other healthcare providers
Kaiser Family Foundation
The average doctor in the U.S. makes $350K a year. Why?
The Washington Post
Alignment Healthcare posts a loss even as Medicare Advantage membership eclipses 112,000
Forbes

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HealthLeaders Media Staff, August 11, 2023

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The Exec: 'Patient Safety Requires a Team Approach'

University of Pittsburgh Nursing School Creates Tools and Learning for LGBTQIA+ Healthcare

How to Reduce Wait Times for Behavioral Health Services

Strategy Headlines We Were Reading During The Week Of July 31

HealthLeaders Media Staff, August 4, 2023
Attorneys in Lehigh Valley Health Network data breach lawsuit battle over protection of data downloaded from dark web
The Morning Call
Amazon adds video telemedicine visits nationwide to its virtual clinic
Washington Post
‘Oppenheimer’ is a must-watch for everyone who works in AI and healthcare
Stat News
The new CDC director outlines 3 steps to rebuild trust with the public
NPR
Kroger Health revamps prescription program
Supermarket News
Bankrupt Madera hospital granted financial 'life raft,' but needs millions more to reopen
The Fresno Bee
DAP Health successfully acquires Borrego Health, hopes to expand local healthcare services
KESQ
Mercy finalizes merger with another Missouri health system
KSDK
Logan Health and Billings Clinic to merge in September
Flathead Beacon
CVS Q2 results beat projected earnings and revenue
Supermarket News
Nearly half of OK's rural hospitals are at risk of closing down
KOSU
Martin General Hospital (NC) 'suspending operations' and filing for bankruptcy
WITN
South City Hospital in St. Louis, formerly St. Alexius, set to close
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and health care in several states
ABC News

Revenue Cycle Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 31

HealthLeaders Media Staff, August 4, 2023
A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and health care in several states
ABC News
Healthcare leaders need to stop chasing Silicon Valley unicorns
Fast Company
Transparency is key to addressing AI-related stress in healthcare
Medical Economics
Bipartisan price transparency reforms will improve outcomes
Forbes
Mayo Clinic's at-home care optimism goes far beyond Hospital at Home
Home Health Care News
‘Oppenheimer’ is a must-watch for everyone who works in AI and healthcare
STAT News
Many in Miami-Dade are finding their medical debt paid off. And, no, it’s not a scam
Miami Herald
Attorneys in Lehigh Valley Health Network data breach lawsuit battle over protection of data downloaded from dark web
The Morning Call

Finance Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 31

HealthLeaders Media Staff, August 4, 2023
South City Hospital in St. Louis, formerly St. Alexius, set to close
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Martin General Hospital (NC) 'suspending operations' and filing for bankruptcy
WITN.com
Nearly half of OK's rural hospitals are at risk of closing down 
KOSU.org
Mercy finalizes merger with another Missouri health system
KSDK.com
Sierra View applies for $17.35M in distressed loan program
The Porterville Recorder
DAP Health successfully acquires Borrego Health, hopes to expand local healthcare services
KESQ.com
Bankrupt Madera hospital granted financial 'life raft,' but needs millions more to reopen
The Fresno Bee
Many in Miami-Dade are finding their medical debt paid off. And, no, it’s not a scam
Miami Herald
Independence Health hospital presidents focus on future plans
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Palomar Health says it’s not worried about new Kaiser hospital opening next month in San Marcos
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Cheshire Medical's finances prompt action from health system
The Keene Sentinel
Vermont hospitals request historic budget hikes
Vermont Public

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HealthLeaders Media Staff, August 4, 2023

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The Exec: MedStar Health's William Sheahan Sees a Future in Connected Care

The Exec: Revamping Payment Solutions with Integrated Rehabilitation Group CFO Janet Carbary

Challenging the Status Quo of Nursing with Kasey Paulus: Women in Leadership

Revenue Cycle Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 24

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 28, 2023
Clinical pathways are the currency of health tech
Tech Crunch
Legislation introduced to protect consumers from medical debt
Senate.gov
Someone could steal your medical records and bill you for their care
NPR
Lawsuit says Cigna illegally denies claims in bulk, sticking patients with unexpected bills
STAT News
CA pain clinic chain to pay $11.4M to settle Medicare and Medicaid fraud claims
KFF Health News
The VA’s new medical records system has gone haywire. Congress is alarmed
Politico
Molina Healthcare has highest denial rate for Medicaid recipients, report says
Long Beach Business Journal
Dreesen, new hospital administrator, to start September 1
The Leadville Herald

Finance Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 24

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 28, 2023
What's a fair price for a prescription drug? Medicare's about to weigh in
NPR
Clinical pathways are the currency of health tech
Tech Crunch
Nevada liquidating insurer Friday Health Plans; nearly 3K losing coverage
The Nevada Independent
Medical Center generates more than a quarter of San Antonio’s $44B health care, biosciences sector
San Antonio Report
Adventist Health St. Helena in talks with potential partners
St. Helena Star
Twin Cities area hospitals experience financial stress of 'labordemic'
Star Tribune
Jefferson Health to lay off hundreds of workers this week
WHYY.org
CA pain clinic chain to pay $11.4M to settle Medicare and Medicaid fraud claims
KFF Health News
Texas investment company files to take over financially troubled Iowa City hospital
Des Moines Register
Health insurers are dodging mental health bills, White House says
Politico
BJC-St. Luke's merger could mean hospital patients pay more, experts say 
St. Louis Public Radio
Industry groups in California vie for new Medicaid money
Medical News

Video: HealthLeaders Weekly Wrap

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 28, 2023

The Weekly Wrap, HealthLeaders' video series, brings you a quick look at what we're covering around the healthcare industry.

New episodes will be released each Friday.

Subscribe now to HealthLeaders YouTube channel to catch all the episodes. Don’t miss out!

Check out our featured stories and podcast for the week:

The Exec: How Covenant Health's CFO is Fighting 'Financial Toxicity'

The Exec: Accommodating Population Growth Top Priority for AdventHealth Chief Clinical Officer

New Ideas in Alzheimer's Detection and Treatment with Dr. Deanna Willis of the IU School of Medicine

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