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Hospitals' Medicare Advantage problem hits an inflection point
The tensions between hospitals and Medicare Advantage plans continue to grow. With the program hitting nearly 34 million enrollees in March, paired with recent policy moves by the federal government, the scene has been set for those relations to worsen.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's healthcare high school to open in 2025
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is set to open its healthcare career-focused high school in 2025.
Lawmakers call for leadership change after murder at Florida hospital
Federal lawmakers are calling for greater oversight of West Palm Beach (Fla.) VA Medical Center in the wake of a March 16 homicide at the facility.
Reimbursement isn't a priority for nurses — Here's why the ANA is still focused on it
Reimbursement alone isn’t among nurses’ top priorities. However, a lack of transparency in nurse reimbursement is a contributing factor to many of the top issues they do want addressed, such as workplace violence and inadequate staffing.
25 drugs at Mark Cuban's online pharmacy with biggest cost reductions
Two years after launching, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs now sells hundreds of generics and about 20 branded medications for a discounted rate. It also partners with hospitals, independent pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers.
Kaiser Permanente AI system clears 32% of patient messages: Study
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente tested an artificial intelligence-powered system and found that it resolved one-third of patient messages, helping clear clinicians’ inboxes.
Providence names chief risk officer
Renton, Wash.-based Providence has tapped Sara Gattie to serve as its next chief risk officer.
Detroit Medical Center names campus CEO
Josh Hester was promoted to CEO of Detroit Medical Center’s Adult Central Campus, effective April 8.
Kaiser to build medical office building at California hospital
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente broke ground on a three-story, 105,000-square-foot medical office building April 4 at its Modesto (Calif.) hospital.
New York drugmaker files for bankruptcy
Acorda Therapeutics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy April 1.
