Category: ROOT

Anti-fraud enforcement on the rise: 8 notes for physicians

The Department of Justice has recently intensified its efforts to combat healthcare fraud, calling for increased diligence among physicians, according to Amanda Hill, founder of Hill Health Law Group, in an article published in Bloomberg Law Feb. 11.&n…

MyMichigan Health adds anesthesia machine

West Branch-based MyMichigan Health has added a new anesthesia machine, according to a Feb. 12 report from ABC affiliate UpNorthLive.

ACC applauds legislation to reverse Medicare cuts

The American College of Cardiology backed legislation to reverse the 2.8% cut to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

ACC applauds legislation to reverse Medicare cuts

The American College of Cardiology backed legislation to reverse the 2.8% cut to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

States will play 'important role' in Medicaid funding battles: Tenet CEO

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare leaders have stressed that the system is disciplined and adaptable amid potential regulatory changes in healthcare policy under the new Trump administration.

Mass General consolidates chief medical officer roles amid layoffs

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham is consolidating chief medical officer leadership across its academic medical centers as it plans to conduct mass layoffs across the organization.

$1.6B Pennsylvania hospital pavilion renamed after 'transformative' $100M+ gift

The Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania will be renamed The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs in recognition of a “transformative gift” from Catherine and Anthony Clifton, Penn Medicine said in a Feb. 12 news release share…

MaineHealth hospital names president

Tricia Costigan has been named president of MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. 

Cedars-Sinai pilots 'virtual assistant' for nurses

Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai is piloting the use of an artificial intelligence-powered mobile app designed to reduce nurses’ documentation burdens. 

The 6 roles University Hospitals leans on to improve care

In its effort to enhance patient care and experience, Cleveland-based University Hospitals has engaged its front-line staff to inspire changes.