Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has walked back on an anesthesia pay change that was implemented in Washington state in November.
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Physician charged in $31M fraud scheme
A Whitefish, Mo.-based physician was sentenced for his role in a $31 million fraud scheme.
Net worth of male vs. female physicians
Sixty-six percent of male physicians reported a family net worth of at least $1 million last year, compared to just 52% of female physicians, according to Medscape’s Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report.
What pharmacy leaders should know heading into 2025: ASHP
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the ASHP Foundation have released their 13th annual Pharmacy Forecast, a comprehensive guide designed to help pharmacy leaders navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.
GLP-1s driving up healthcare usage: 5 things to know
The rising use of GLP-1 medications, such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Ozempic, for weight loss has driven up patients’ visits to their physicians, resulting in more frequent diagnoses of other health issues, Finimize reported Dec. 16.
3 systems' most needle-moving PX initiatives in 2024
As competition increases and patient expectations change, hospitals are leaning on new — and reinvigorating old — methods to improve care experiences.
FDA recalls 233,000 bottles of antidepressant
The FDA has recalled more than 233,000 bottles of antidepressant duloxetine, sold by Rising Pharmaceuticals, due to a potential cancer risk.
How hospitals can lead on survivor care amid human trafficking legislation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent signing of several human trafficking bills into law marks a pivotal moment for California’s fight against one of society’s most insidious crimes.
How this Mercy Health initiative cuts commutes, moves employees closer to care
Mercy Health – Springfield (Ohio), part of Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health, has unveiled a housing down payment assistance program to help recruit its healthcare providers to live in the local communities.
Epic Nexus reaches 625 hospitals
Epic Nexus, an Epic Systems initiative and a TEFCA Qualified Health Information Network, has connected 625 hospitals to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
