Category: Healthcare Finance News

AHA condemns most favored nation model and asks CMS to withdraw it

The rule, which was to have gone into effect on January 1, is under a temporary injunction.

Justice Department welcomes passage of the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020

Health insurers are no longer immune from federal antitrust scrutiny for conduct considered the business of insurance.

Efficient staffing can combat healthcare workforce shortages brought about by COVID-19

Knowing the patient population and allocating staff based on skill level are effective measures to maximize staff efficiency.

Biden ramps up vaccine distribution to 200 million doses by the end of summer

The death toll from the pandemic is projected to climb to 500,000 by the end of  February.

Healthcare M&A among medical device and diagnostics firms primed for increase

Advancing portfolios to remain competitive will be the catalyst for M&A rather than efforts to offset customer pricing pressure.

AHIP launches resource page dedicated to COVID-19 vaccines

President Biden says the U.S. will soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people a day.

30% of hospitals and health systems using revenue cycle automation require two or more vendors

Some organizations use up to four vendors, each of whom handles different components of the revenue cycle process.

COVID-19-related mental health issues could have long-term effects on healthcare workers

Essential workers have the highest rates of adverse mental health outcomes compared to all other employment groups surveyed by the CDC.

Workplace violence in hospitals is preventable, says head of National Nurses United

Proposed bill would create OSHA standards in an effort to protect employees.

High hospitalization rates, consumer fears hit hospitals and physician groups

The numbers speak to the struggles the healthcare industry faces as it remains in the midst of the battle against the coronavirus.