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R1 RCM sees effects of Change cyberattack on Q1 results
R1 RCM posted a net loss of $35.1 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net income of $1.6 million over the same period last year, according to the company’s May 8 financial report.
Hartford HealthCare, Walgreens open health clinics
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare has opened three of five planned health clinics inside Walgreens retail locations, the health system said May 7.
Can AI triage emergency room patients?
Artificial intelligence could help triage emergency room patients, aiding providers during busy times, a new study found.
Dignity Health names market president
Rodger Page was named president of Dignity Health’s North State market.
CMS clears Joint Commission to accredit rural health clinics
Starting this summer, rural health clinics seeking Medicare reimbursement can apply through a new accreditation program from The Joint Commission.
Man who used Pennsylvania hospital for Medicare scam gets 10 year prison sentence
A Florida lab owner was sentenced to 10 years in prison for three fraud schemes, including a conspiracy involving $25 million in fraudulent Medicare claims submitted by Ellwood City (Pa.) Medical Center.
Coffey Health System names new leader after CEO resigns
Burlington, Kan.-based Coffey Health System has named Stacy Augustyn, MSN, RN, its CEO, effective Aug. 1, after Joben Rieth, RN, tendered his resignation April 15.
New COVID variant makes up 25% of US cases: CDC
A new COVID-19 variant now makes up 25% of cases in the nation, the CDC said.
New York hospital halts open-heart surgeries
Utica, N.Y.-based Wynn Hospital is temporarily suspending open-heart surgeries to review and strengthen the service, NBC affiliate WKTV reported May 7.
Steward plans sale of all hospitals, reports $9B in debt
Dallas-based Steward Health Care has placed its 31 U.S. hospitals up for purchase to help offload its $9 billion debt after the health system filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Reuters first reported May 7.
