Akron (Ohio) Children’s has selected Abridge as its AI partner to ambiently document clinical visits.
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Former Tenet exec named CFO of California system
Corona, Calif.-based KPC Health has appointed David Ross CFO.
Missouri health system switches to Epic: 5 notes
Richmond, Mo.-based Ray County Hospital and Healthcare went live with an Epic EHR after partnering with a health IT nonprofit.
HCA subsidiary to close California hospital pediatric unit
Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Los Robles Regional Medical Center will close its 12-bed pediatric unit July 1 due to low patient volumes, the VC Star reported Feb. 20.
1 year later: The Change Healthcare cyberattack and its lasting impact on healthcare
One year after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare, the breach—which exposed the personal and health data of 190 million individuals—has been deemed the largest in healthcare history.
Suicide ideation rises among physicians: 6 notes
Suicide ideation among physicians has risen after being stagnant for two years, a Feb. 21 Medscape report found.
VP of prescription platform pleads guilty in $1B fraud scheme
A Kansas man has pleaded guilty to operating a fraud scheme that billed Medicare and other health insurers more than $1 billion through an online platform for durable medical equipment and fake physician orders.
Indiana House passes bill aiming to strip nonprofit status of hospitals overcharging patients
The Indiana House passed a bill that would revoke nonprofit status if it charges patients more than 300% of the Medicare reimbursement rate, The Indianapolis Star reported Feb. 20.
Walgreens PE deal back on the table: 5 things to know
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18.
Walgreens PE deal back on the table: 5 things to know
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18.
