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New York governor Kathy Hochul issues executive order to expand healthcare workforce
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order declaring a statewide disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages.
The order expands the number of physicians, nurses and other clinicians who can practice in the state by relaxin…
Nearly $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds will renovate health centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded nearly $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funding to support major healthcare construction and renovation projects at health centers.
Centene and Humana sue Merck for alleged pay-for-delay scheme
The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan made similar accusations against Merck in a lawsuit filed in August.
CDC director endorses boosters for healthcare and frontline workers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has endorsed booster shots for healthcare workers and other vulnerable Americans.
Hospitals face September 30 Provider Relief Fund reporting deadline
Providers remain under a September 30 deadline to report lost revenue and pandemic-related expenses as a condition of keeping their federal Provider Relief Funds allocated through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act starting last yea…
Hospitals projected to lose $54 billion in net income this year
Higher expenses for labor, drugs and supplies as well as a continuation of delayed care during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is projected to cost hospitals an estimated $54 billion in net income over the course of this year, according to a new Kaufman …
HCA Healthcare to buy operations of 5 Utah hospitals from Steward Health Care
HCA Healthcare is acquiring the operations of five Utah hospitals from Steward Health Care, the organizations have announced.
The financial terms were not disclosed.
FDA advisory committee approves booster for individuals 65 and older and others at high risk for COVID-19
A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted unanimously on Friday to approve emergency use authorization for a Pfizer vaccine booster shot individuals 65 years and older and individuals of any age at high risk of severe COVID-19.
The booste…
Managed Medicaid plans and health systems hampered from texting consumers by 30-year-old law
A 30-year-old federal law is preventing many managed Medicaid plans from communicating with their members in the way most consumers prefer to get information: by text.
