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Why physicians are charging for emails
Physicians are billing for emails because the deluge of patient portal communications is causing “burnout” and “moral injury” while, at the same time, clinicians are facing declining reimbursement, two physician leaders wrote in Time.
Minnesota system at 'breaking point' lays off 103
Robbinsdale, Minn.-based North Memorial Health is laying off more than 100 employees in clinical and nonclinical roles due to ongoing financial challenges, according to a March 20 statement shared with Becker’s.
IU Health investing $4.3B in hospital expansion project
The estimated project investment for Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health’s new hospital and expanded medical campus is $4.3 billion.
IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center to create lung cancer research center
The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a $20 million gift to put toward the development of a new research center for lung cancer.
R1 RCM tells shareholders to cease buyout discussions
R1 RCM told major shareholders New Mountain Capital and TCP-ASC to halt discussions of a potential buyout of the company.
Has quiet quitting hurt healthcare leadership? 4 execs weigh in
At health systems around the country, talent development is top of mind. But workers’ ambitions aren’t as clear-cut as they once were, which can complicate succession planning.
Fitch revises UPMC's outlook after 'challenging 2023 results'
Fitch Ratings has affirmed UPMC’s issuer default and revenue bond ratings as “A” and revised the Pittsburgh-based health system’s outlook from positive to stable.
Intermountain to charge 30% less for outpatient rehab services
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is restructuring its hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation services in Utah to expand its value-based care model.
AdventHealth names divisional CEO
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has selected Andrew Jahn to serve as president and CEO of its multistate division.
Top hospitals for diabetes care: Leapfrog
A new ranking from The Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association has recognized 17 hospitals as leaders in providing care for patients with diabetes.
