A new California law took effect Jan. 1 that bars health providers and debt collectors from reporting medical debt information to credit agencies, CalMatters reported.
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ECU Health CFO shares 3 healthcare trends to follow in 2025
For Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health CFO Andy Zukowski, working in healthcare isn’t just a job, it’s personal.
Connecticut judge nixes appeal for new ASC
A judge in Connecticut dismissed a 2021 appeal by Day Kimball Healthcare against the state and Hartford HealthCare over approval of a Plainfield, Conn.-based ASC, according to a Dec. 31 report from Hartford Business Journal.
UT Health Quitman names CEO
Guy Cayo was appointed CEO of UT Health Quitman, part of the UT Health East Texas system, according to a Jan. 2 news release shared with Becker’s.
Virginia physician pays $625K to settle false claims allegations
Scott Saffold, MD, and his practice will pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that he and his medical practice falsely billed government healthcare programs.
5 anesthesia groups changing the industry
Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry:
Travel nurse pay, by state
Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in December was $2,293.97, up 0.13% from November and down 3.84% from December 2023, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.
Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic officially merge
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System have officially merged into a nonprofit integrated system and will operate as Sanford Health.
6 women making moves in healthcare
The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Dec. 24:
Dismantling Rural Access: MA Plans terminate rural healthcare providers, force patients to drive further for care, and then retain higher payments intended to support local access to healthcare
As rural Medicare Advantage (MA) expansion grows, more insurers are terminating local providers from their networks and requiring rural seniors to travel much longer distances for care. Critics say these changes provide a hidden windfall for MA plans w…
