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3 health systems ending RCM partnerships
SSM Health and Optum recently ended a partnership that involved revenue cycle management. Here is more on that and two other health systems that ended RCM partnerships since Aug. 4:
Home-based care's role in 'flattening the curve' of healthcare costs
Stephen Dorner, MD, chief clinical and innovation officer of Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home, told Becker’s that the more home-based care models are scaled, the more opportunity there is to move the needle and flatten the curve of healthcare co…
COVID admissions jump 20% as JN.1 spreads: 5 virus updates
Hospitalizations for respiratory viruses are on the rise nationwide following a holiday season marked by extensive travel and indoor gatherings.
The prevalence of hospital diagnostic errors
Nearly a fourth of patients who are transferred to intensive care units or die in hospitals are misdiagnosed or have delayed diagnoses, according to research published Jan. 8 in JAMA.
10% of Type 2 diabetes patients could be misdiagnosed: Report
As many as 10% of patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes actually have latent autoimmune diabetes of adults, according to a KFF Health News report.
5 C-suite exits in 6 days
The early days of 2024 have brought a slew of exits from hospital and health system C-suites, with five executives resigning or retiring between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8:
The perks of rural nursing, per 1 chief nursing officer
Robin Tice, BSN, RN, started her nursing career as a licensed vocational nurse at Eastland (Texas) Memorial Hospital about 14 years ago. Today, she serves as chief nursing officer of the facility.
Tufts breaks regional heart transplant record
Boston-based Tufts Medical Center broke the New England regional adult heart transplant record with 61 transplants in 2023.
Massachusetts hospital welcomes new CEO
Abha Agrawal, MD, has joined Lawrence (Mass.) General Hospital as president and CEO.
Shriners Children's sets its sights on growth for 2024
Several major health systems have set their sights on growth for 2024, and the Shriners Children’s hospital network is no exception.
