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Why the AMA focuses more on Medicare reimbursement than AI

Even though artificial intelligence is top of mind for many healthcare leaders, the American Medical Association said it’s more focused on Medicare reimbursement, Politico reported.

15 emerging RCM vendors, per KLAS

KLAS named 15 revenue cycle and operations companies among its emerging healthcare IT vendors for 2024. 

Healthcare CEOs expect generative AI to replace staff in '24

Nearly 1 in 5 healthcare CEOs expect that generative artificial intelligence will replace at least 5% of their workforce in 2024, a new PricewaterhouseCoopers survey found.

35 states where respiratory virus levels remain high

Thirty-five states are experiencing high or very high respiratory virus activity, according to the CDC, despite a recent dip in flu hospital admissions and a slower increase in the rate of new COVID-19 hospitalizations.

World's 1st trillionaire less than 10 years away

The world’s first trillionaire will emerge within a decade, Oxfam International predicts. 

5 recent HCA executive changes

Melissa Russo was selected as division vice president of HCA Midwest Physicians Services Group, a position she took on as of Dec. 31.

UPMC, Washington Health deal jumps through more hoops

Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has planned a public hearing for the afternoon of Jan. 17 to take comments regarding Pittsburgh-based UPMC’s planned merger with Washington (Pa.) Health System, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Jan. 17.

CMS finalizes prior authorization rule expected to save $15B

CMS has finalized a rule to streamline the prior authorization process and improve the electronic exchange of health information that it estimates will save $15 billion over 10 years. 

Woman fired after giving fake name to North Carolina system

Oxford, N.C.-based Granville Health System has fired a woman who was hired using a fake name and has been accused of defrauding medical facilities, NBC affiliate WRAL reported Jan. 15. 

California health system turning competitors into partners

Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health has had a challenging few years, President and CEO Diane Hansen told Becker’s. But there are exciting plans ahead with the opportunity for new and unique partnerships.