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Change Healthcare to begin processing $14B in claims
Change Healthcare said March 22 it plans to restore its biggest clearinghouse platforms over the weekend and start processing $14 billion in claims.
The rise of local influencers in health systems
Healthcare has become increasingly complex with large national systems consolidating and technology making it easier to access care.
Clinicians urge lawmakers to act on workplace violence
The presidents of the American Nurses Association, American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Nurses Associations urged lawmakers to pass two bills aimed at strengthening workplace safety protections for healthcare workers during a congress…
Former Georgia insurance commissioner pleads guilty to healthcare fraud
A former Georgia insurance commissioner has pleaded guilty to participating in a healthcare fraud scheme that billed private insurers for over $2.5 million in false claims.
FDA OKs a new COVID-19 prevention drug
On March 22, the FDA granted emergency use authorization to Pemgarda, a COVID-19 preventive medication, for patients 12 and older.
Dozens of health systems ask CMS to crack down on Medicare Advantage denials
Over 100 hospitals, health systems and providers signed on to a call for CMS to do more on Medicare Advantage denials.
States with the most severe changes in unemployment rate
The country’s overall unemployment rate was 3.9% as of February with notable gains in payroll jobs in healthcare, according to a WalletHub report.
CHI Memorial breaks ground on $126M hospital
After eight years of planning, CHI Memorial has broken ground on its $126 million hospital in Ringgold, Ga., The Chattanoogan reported March 22.
Connecticut bill calls for more oversight of private equity in healthcare M&A
A new Connecticut bill aims to bolster the state’s involvement in deals between private equity firms and healthcare facilities.
New Florida law adds rules for ERs
A package of healthcare laws signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis March 21 contains new rules for hospital emergency departments.
