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US devicemakers call for tax incentives, tariffs to bolster production: 4 things to know

An alliance of U.S. medical equipment manufacturers is urging lawmakers to implement tax incentives, enforce stricter labor and environment standards and impose higher tariffs on foreign medical supplies to bolster domestic production, according to an …

GoodRx, PBMs accused of suppressing reimbursements

GoodRx and pharmacy benefit managers CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, MedImpact and Navitus Health Solutions are facing class-action lawsuits accusing them of colluding to super press reimbursements to independent pharmacies for generic drug prescription…

4 athletes undergoing surgeries at ASCs

Several major athletes have undergone key surgeries over the years, with some opting for ASC-based procedures. 

Joint Commission outlines quality reporting changes for 2025: 5 key points

The Joint Commission has outlined new Oryx reporting requirements that will take effect Jan. 1 for all accredited hospitals. 

HAI rates improve, 1 worsens in hospitals: CDC report

Each day, about 1 in 32 U.S. patients contracts at least one healthcare-associated infection, according to the CDC. 

Physician advocacy groups slam CMS' pay cut

CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 2.83% conversion factor decrease from 2024. 

Washington hospital's chief clinical officer to retire after 34 years

Jeannie Eylar will retire later this month after a 34-year career at Pullman Regional Hospital in Washington. 

ASC pay increase a 'huge win' for some, too 'slow' for others

CMS finalized a reimbursement increase of 2.9% for ASCs meeting quality reporting requirements next year. 

Where 5 ASC giants stand 

Here are the number of ASCs and affiliated physicians at five of the biggest ASC chains in the U.S.:

From crisis to stability: Inside a California hospital's financial turnaround

When Stephen DelRossi joined Northern Inyo Healthcare District in 2022, one thing was apparent.