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HCA sees 'way too many denials,' especially for Medicare Advantage, CEO says
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has reported a modest reduction in prior authorization denials for accounts with two midnights or more, but still has “way too many denials,” with large Medicare Advantage payers driving a significant portion of th…
Apple tests new healthcare app
Apple tested an app aimed at helping individuals with prediabetes manage their nutrition and adopt healthier lifestyle habits, Bloomberg reported Oct. 25.
Indiana hospital hit by social engineering attack
Protected health information from Riverview Health, based in Noblesville, Ind., was compromised following a social engineering attack.
AHA opposes CMS nursing home staffing rule: 5 notes
The American Hospital Association filed an amicus brief Oct. 24 in support of a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District Court of Texas challenging the federal government’s nursing staffing level mandate.
5 job functions with employees 'working to live'
Three in 4 finance professionals “work to live,” a recent LinkedIn survey found.
HCA faces 2024 hit from major hurricanes
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reaffirmed its 2024 outlook on Oct. 25, but officials are now expecting its full-year results to fall on the lower end of that range due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
Penn State Health taps interim CEO
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health tapped Deborah Addo as interim CEO Sept. 27, according to an Oct. 25 news release shared with Becker’s.
California hospital to end labor and delivery services Oct. 31
Arcata, Calif.-based Mad River Community Hospital will end its labor and delivery services Oct. 31.
FDA issues critical recalls for Baxter ventilators, Medtronic pumps and Boston Scientific device
The FDA recently announced critical recalls on several widely used medical devices, including Life2000 ventilators, Medtronic’s MiniMed insulin pumps and Boston Scientific’s Obsidio conformable embolic device.
CDC warns of uptick in 'walking pneumonia' pediatric cases
Pediatric cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated pneumonia, which can cause “walking pneumonia,” have been rising over the last six months, according to the CDC.
