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DOJ files objection to Steward’s bankruptcy deal
The Department of Justice has filed an objection to the debtor-in-possession financing terms for Steward Health Care.
The DOJ claims the proposed sale of Steward’s physician-owned network is moving forward without regard for antitrust procedures, in an…
Clover Health is offering its AI assistant to all Medicare Advantage payers and providers
Clover Health has announced that its clinical decision support tool, Clover Assistant, is now available to payers outside of Clover’s Medicare Advantage plans and also to providers.
The tool, branded as Counterpart Assistant, is a strategic move with C…
Highmark reportedly cuts 98 jobs, citing improved operating efficiencies
Highmark is laying off 98 people, with all but three of the jobs at enGen, an information technology subsidiary, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The job cuts were reportedly spurred by improved operating efficiencies.
Lightbeam Health announces partnership with AHIP
Lightbeam Health Solutions, which specializes in technology for population health, has announced a partnership with AHIP, America’s Health Insurance Plans.
Nursing homes sue to block staffing mandate
The American Health Care Association and other groups representing nursing homes have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services to block staffing mandates.
The lawsuit was brought in federal court in the Northern District of T…
Physicians compensation is rising with increased productivity
Compensation climbed for physicians year-over-year, due to increases in productivity and the use of AI, according to a new MGMA report.
Physicians are being pushed towards higher productivity than during the pandemic-rebound years of 2021 and 2022, a…
HIMSSCast: Home health challenges offset by creating patient and caregiver communities
Homecare is facing challenges and none are new. Reimbursement rates from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are low and staffing shortages are high, as is demand for home health services due to a rising, elderly demographic.
Tuesday Health gets $60 million investment for end-of-life care
Raising $60 million, Tuesday Health has launched an app and supportive care for seriously-ill Medicare patients in partnership with Valtruis, Blue Venture Fund, Mass General Brigham Ventures and CareSource.
Appeals court sides with drug manufacturers in 340B case
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling on 340B siding with drug manufacturers.
At issue is whether pharmaceutical companies can limit distribution of discounted drugs in the 340B program. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia…
Over 100 medical organizations want clarity in Change cyberattack
The American Medical Association and more than 100 other medical organizations are asking for official affirmation that providers are not responsible for HIPAA reporting requirements due to the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
