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Home health agencies get half a percent pay increase
Home Health agencies get a 0.5% payment increase in the 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System final rule.
Medical groups push for end to yearly payment cuts
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has finalized the proposed 2.8% payment cut for physicians in its 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule.
Majority of cyberattacks are through third-party vendors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The vast majority of cybersecurity risks and breaches are from third-party vendors and other organizations, said experts John Riggi and Richard Staynings during the closing keynote of the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum on Friday.
HIMSSCast: Prior authorization as gatekeeper
Prior authorization does not work for patients, providers or even payers, according to Peter Ax, founder and CEO of UpScriptHealth.
The intention of prior authorization is to make an efficient use of health resources, Ax said. It has not worked.
“Prior…
Steward Medical sold to Rural Healthcare Group
Steward Medical Group and Steward Health Care Network have been sold to Rural Healthcare Group and have been rebranded as Revere Medical.
Bill would give physicians a pay increase, block Medicare cuts
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would stop Medicare payment cuts from taking effect in January and give physicians a pay increase.
The Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, introduced on Tuesday, would provide a 4.7% payment…
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.
