As Tower Health embarks on a leadership transition, Sue Perrotty prepares to step down from her role as CEO — a position she initially took on as an interim leader but transformed into a pivotal chapter in the health system’s turnaround.
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Healthcare data company unable to find buyer
Veradigm, a healthcare data and technology provider formerly known as Allscripts, has concluded its months-long strategic review without securing a sale or major transaction, the company said Jan. 30.
Bill introduced to reverse 2.83% physician Medicare cuts
A bipartisan coalition of 10 House lawmakers introduced legislation on Jan. 31 aimed at reversing a 2.83% Medicare physician payment reduction and implementing a 2% increase to help stabilize physician practices and protect patient access to care.
Altru joins North Dakota hospital collaborative
Grand Forks, N.D.-based Altru Health System has joined Rough Rider High Value Network, a now 23-independent hospital collaborative.
Healthcare data breaches down in '24
The total number of large healthcare data breaches was down slightly in 2024, according to HHS data reported by HIPAA Journal.
MD Anderson taps revenue cycle AVP
Houston-based MD Anderson Cancer Center has named Artemio Mier associate vice president of revenue cycle, patient business services, according to a Feb. 2 post on his LinkedIn page.
Landmark criminal case challenges telemedicine abortion shield laws
A Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York state physician for providing and mailing abortion medication to a Louisiana resident via telehealth in what appears to be the first known criminal case of its kind.
Press Ganey, Microsoft team up: 5 things to know
Press Ganey is partnering with Microsoft to develop AI-powered tools to improve safety, quality and patient experience in healthcare.
Trump ousts VA watchdog who flagged EHR safety risks: Report
President Donald Trump dismissed VA Inspector General Mike Missal, who played a crucial role in uncovering issues with the VA’s Oracle Health EHR rollout, The Spokesman-Review reported Jan. 31.
3 new health systems launched via mergers
Three new health systems have launched under new brands this year after clearing their respective regulatory hurdles and closing conditions.
