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Medicare paves way for weight loss drug coverage: WSJ
Less than two weeks after Novo Nordisk’s weight loss drug Wegovy was approved to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, CMS has issued guidance for Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs, The Wall Street Journal reported March 21.
Provider lawsuits pile up in wake of Change hack
Providers are beginning to file lawsuits against UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare over the Feb. 21 cyberattack that has crippled hospitals, physician practices and pharmacies across the country.
15 top health system workplaces, per USA Today
Fifteen health systems were named top workplaces in the U.S. by USA Today and human resources technology company Energage.
HCA Florida hospital welcomes CFO
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, a 113-bed facility, has appointed Kim Williams CFO, ABC affiliate WCJB reported March 20.
14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities
The Joint Commission released a breakdown of patient safety goals for post-acute care facilities in 2024.
36 rural hospitals have closed since 2020
Jellico (Tenn.) Regional Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, closed March 9, making it the 36th rural hospital to shutter or no longer provide inpatient services since 2020, according to data compiled by the University of North Carolina’s Ceci…
Atrium Health rebrands 2 hospitals
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has rebranded its children’s hospitals under a common name.
16 most used job titles
Registered nurse, nursing assistant and licensed practical nurse are among the 16 most frequently used job titles, according to a new report from ADP Research.
To build or to buy healthcare AI tools?
As healthcare organizations look to implement more AI tools, the question of whether to build or buy continues to be an ongoing conversation.
Northwell taps supply chain risk management partner
Northwell Health is looking to simplify its supply vendor rankings by partnering with Exiger, a supply chain and third-party risk AI company.
