Susan Morse

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Two CFOs see promise of AI, but have yet to build a dedicated budget

CFOs of two of the country’s largest nonprofit health systems were asked about their financial strategies in the midst of generative AI becoming the next big thing with the launch of ChatGPT in 2022.

Geisinger uses AI platform for OR optimization

Geisinger is partnering for an AI platform to better manage operating room time and staffing.
The AI platform by partner Optmed.ai analyzes billions of logistical data points to manage OR workflow. This allows for more clinical procedures, which boosts…

Geisinger uses AI platform for OR optimization

Geisinger is partnering for an AI platform to better manage operating room time and staffing.
The AI platform by partner Optmed.ai analyzes billions of logistical data points to manage OR workflow. This allows for more clinical procedures, which boosts…

CHS reports losses due to hurricanes, payer denials, increased workforce expenses

Community Health Systems took a financial hit for the third quarter due in part to the continuation of high payer denials, higher workforce expenses and the unanticipated setback of back-to-back hurricanes.

Change Healthcare cyberattack affected PHI of 100 million

The Change Healthcare cyberattack compromised the protected health information of at least 100 million people, according to The HIPAA Journal.
This represents a third of the population in the United States and makes the data breach the largest known br…

Molina beats financial expectations on higher premium revenue

Unlike Q3 earnings reports from insurers more heavily in the Medicare Advantage market, Medicaid-based Molina Healthcare on Thursday released third quarter financials that beat expectations.

Centene sues CMS over Medicare Advantage star ratings

Centene has joined the list of insurers that are suing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over the 2025 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings.
Centene of Missouri and 10 affiliated plans such as Meridian Health Plan of Michigan and several Wellca…

Providence Health & Services in Oregon optimizes value-based care

Value-based care has long been the goal, but becomes more than aspirational when the majority of patients are paying through Medicare and Medicaid.
Providence Health & Services in Medford, Oregon has a payer mix of 60% Medicare and 20% Medicaid, accord…

Cleveland Clinic and Amazon One Medical collaborate on primary care clinics

The Cleveland Clinic and Amazon One Medical are collaborating on primary care clinics in Northeast Ohio. 
Amazon One Medical said it would open its first primary care office in affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic next year, offering same and next-day…

Humana sues over 2025 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings

Humana has sued the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over the results of the 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings.