CMS released its 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Nov. 1, finalizing a conversion factor of $32.35, down from $33.29 in 2024.
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Trump wins election: 7 notes for healthcare leaders
After securing the key battleground states, Donald Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed to be elected the 47th president of the United States.
Albany Med unifies under Epic EHR after 2 year journey
Albany (N.Y.) Med health System unified its enterprise under the Epic EHR Nov. 2, according to the Daily Gazette.
Nurse burnout tied to poor safety grades, outcomes: Study
A recent study found that nurse burnout is linked to lower healthcare quality, patient safety grades, and patient satisfaction.
Sickle cell patient dies in gene-therapy trial
Beam Therapeutics, based in Cambridge, Mass., released early clinical data from its first trial for patients with sickle cell disease that employed a gene editing tool, known as CRISPR. All four patients showed positive results, but one died four month…
8 hospitals, systems form alternative to Mississippi Hospital Association
Thirteen healthcare organizations in Mississippi formed a new collaborative that will advocate for members and improve healthcare in the state, according to a report from Super Talk Mississippi Media.
CVS taps former UnitedHealth exec to lead Aetna, reports Q3 earnings
CVS Health has named Prem Shah as group president and Steve Nelson as the president of Aetna, effective Nov. 6. Both will report to CVS President and CEO David Joyner.
Health systems exit markets with limited growth potential
Hospital consolidation is accelerating as health systems navigate rising costs, staffing challenges and the need for scale to stay competitive .
AdventHealth, Walmart partner: 4 things to know
Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth has partnered with Walmart to open a hybrid primary care clinic inside one of its stores.
Northwell's strategy to move the needle in patient care
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health recorded wins in several care-quality initiatives by embracing imperfect data, executives told Becker’s Nov. 4.
