An FDA advisory panel endorsed a minimally invasive breast cancer surgery alternative at a Nov. 7 meeting.
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Top 4 ways systems are improving patient experience
Systems are honing in on improving the patient experience by reducing complexity, enhancing personalizations and making patients feel valued throughout the care journey, the American Hospital Association said in a Nov. 12 article.
UCHealth to settle $23M over false claims allegations: 5 things to know
Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth has agreed to pay $23 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations involving improperly coded emergency department claims billed to TRICARE and Medicare.
Why Sanford developed its own predictive model
In an effort to advance early detection of colon cancer, Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has developed a predictive AI model designed to identify individuals at elevated risk for the disease.
AMA considers MyChart billing resolution: 5 things to know
An American Medical Association House of Delegates committee is considering a resolution that the organization work with payers to bill patients for patient portal messages.
Kaiser Permanente urges Congress to act on virtual care
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is urging Congress to act to extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities before they expire at the end of 2024.
Ochsner Health to expand hospital at home
New Orleans-based Ochsner Health plans to expand hospital at home after a successful pilot project.
California system plans to sell 10 hospitals
Prospect Medical Holdings, a for-profit health system headquartered in Los Angeles, plans to sell 10 of its 16 hospitals amid financial challenges and an ongoing investigation by the Justice Department.
Family of guard killed in shooting sue Legacy Health for negligence
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the fatal July 2023 shooting at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Ore., The Oregonian reported.
Intermountain margin hits 3.1%; system becomes 'more deeply integrated,' CFO says
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has reported $399 million in operating income (3.1% margin) for the nine months ending Sept. 30, more than double the $157 million operating gain (1.3% margin) reported in the same period last year.
