Federal investigators found personal data on over 1.2 million patients of Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger on a former contractor’s personal laptop, PennLive reported.
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Maternal care costs more for Black, Hispanic patients: 5 study notes
On average, Black and Hispanic patients pay 17.7% and 12.9% more, respectively, in out-of-pocket costs for maternal care compared to white patients, according to a study published Feb. 28.
5 revenue cycle executive moves in February
Becker’s reported on four health systems naming revenue cycle executives and one leader departing for an RCM company in February:
What HHS' public comment rollback means for hospitals: 3 federal health updates
HHS’ move to revoke a policy that requires public notice and comment on certain agency decisions could affect the National Institutes of Health and Medicaid, CBS News reported Feb. 28.
More states eye removing requirements for foreign-trained physicians
Since 2023, nine states have dropped their residency program requirements for foreign-trained physicians, and more than a dozen other states are considering doing the same, NPR reported March 3.
Rush University System for Health to co-develop new feature for Epic
Rush University System for Health and Suki, an AI healthcare company, are working to co-develop an AI-powered dictation feature integrated directly within Epic.
New York health system to share Epic with physician group
Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System will integrate Oneida County, N.Y.-based Slocum-Dickson Medical Group into its Community Connect Epic platform.
US-Russia cyber policy shifts
Pete Hegseth, defense secretary, instructed the U.S. Cyber Command to stop offensive operations against Russia in mid-February, according to The Record.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel closure hits another speed bump with temporary stay order
A New York appellate court judge issued a new temporary stay halting New York City-based Mount Sinai from closing its Beth Israel hospital — a move that comes just days after the health system set a new closure date — Gothamist reported Feb. 28.
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CHS sells 2 hospitals to AdventHealth for $260M
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has completed the sale of ShorePoint Health-Port Charlotte (Fla.) and certain assets of ShorePoint Health-Punta Gorda (Fla.) to Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, effective March 1.
