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HCA to build five new hospitals in Texas
HCA Healthcare plans to build five new full-service hospitals in Texas to meet the state’s growing population and need for healthcare services.
The new hospitals will be located in the Dallas Fort-Worth area; Houston area; in San Antonio, in partnershi…
Mass General Brigham required to implement a cost-savings plan
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission has unanimously voted to hold Mass General Brigham accountable for its spending and is requiring the health system to develop and implement a performance improvement plan that will result in cost-saving reform…
AHA asks for $25 billion as HHS releases $2 billion in provider relief funds
As the American Hospital Association seeks at least $25 billion for hospitals to help combat workforce shortages and labor costs exacerbated by what the AHA called “exorbitant” rates on the part of some staffing agencies, the Department of Health and H…
No Surprises Act implementation includes telehealth
The No Surprises Act has providers scrambling to understand the implications of a law that went into effect earlier this month.
Under the law, patients treated by an out-of-network physician can only be billed at the in-network rate. It protects patien…
How health insurers are covering over-the-counter COVID-19 tests
Following recent guidance from the Biden Administration, health insurers in the commercial market are covering the costs of over-the-counter COVID-19 tests.
AHA is asking Congress to release remaining provider relief funds
The American Hospital Association wants Congressional action to distribute the remaining provider relief funds and to take other measures to help alleviate the financial strain caused by COVID-19.
HHS awards $103 million to fight workforce burnout and promote mental health
Forty-five organizations are getting the American Rescue Plan funds over three years.
Omicron likely to peak in mid-February, Fauci says
Omicron will likely peak in most states by mid-February, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor to the president.
Public health emergency extended another 90 days
The Department of Health and Human Services has renewed the public health emergency for the eighth time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Friday, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the renewal for another 90 days.
CMS sets March 15 deadline for healthcare workers to get vaccinated
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has set a deadline of March 15 for healthcare workers to get vaccinated.
