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Northwestern performs 1st-of-its-kind double-lung transplant
Surgeons at Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine have performed a double-lung transplant through its double-lung replacement and multidisciplinary care program, a first-of-its-kind initiative reserved for patients whose cancers do not respond to standar…
AMA responds to push from PAs to end 'scope creep' campaign
The American Medical Association has responded to two letters sent by the American Academy of Physician Associates asking the AMA to end its “scope creep” campaign against advanced practice providers.
What does the 'average' health system look like?
While some large health systems continue to expand, the typical U.S. health system remains modest in size.
'We need more bench strength': Indiana system outsources RCM
Greenfield, Ind.-based Hancock Health is outsourcing 49 revenue cycle team members to Revology, a revenue cycle management firm, effective Nov. 4, due to increasing difficulties in meeting insurance company demands.
CMS finalizes catheter rule, easing ACO concerns: 8 things to know
CMS has issued a final rule that is part of a broader effort to address suspicious billing activity in Accountable Care Organizations’ financial reconciliation.
California county OKs $315M to buy, integrate HCA hospital into public system
Santa Clara (Calif.) County’s board of supervisors voted unanimously to appropriate $315 million toward its efforts to acquire East San Jose, Calif.-based Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare and restore services, the San Jose Spotlight reported…
Best, worst cities for healthcare for people with disabilities
Missoula, Mont., is the best city for healthcare for people with disabilities, WalletHub found.
Oklahoma system CEO steps down
Richie Splitt has stepped down from his role as CEO of Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System.
CHS may not be acquiring hospitals anytime soon
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems continues to reorganize its portfolio, offloading hospitals in multiple markets, but it remains unclear when the for-profit system will be in a position in which it can acquire hospitals again, executives …
Ballad Health partners on tech initiative to streamline cancer care
As part of a $260 million investment, Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has entered a 10-year partnership with Siemens Healthineers affiliate Varian to advance oncology services in the health system.
