The gap between physicians and payers continues to widen as administrative burdens, delayed reimbursements and restrictive policies challenge the ability to provide patient care.
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3 groups of physicians suing the federal government
Here are three instances of physicians or groups of physicians suing their former employers or the federal government, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 4.
Loyola University Medical Center taps chief nurse
Teresa Rasmussen, DNP, RN, has been named chief nursing officer and vice president at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill.
Top 25 pediatric health systems for human connection
Boston Children’s topped the list of the most humanizing pediatric health system brands, according to a Feb. 18 report from Monigle.
Houston Healthcare could close without Emory merger: Report
A consultant report filed with Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s office by Warner Robbins, Ga.-based Houston Healthcare revealed that the system could close in one to two years without proper support, WMAZ reported Feb. 14.
Bon Secours hospital taps chief medical officer
Greenville, S.C.-based Bon Secours St. Francis named Michael Kelley, MD, chief medical officer of the system’s Greenville market, effective Feb. 24.
Mississippi considers bill to expand APRN scope of practice
The Mississippi House has passed a bill that will allow advanced practice nurses to treat patients outside of a collaboration agreement with a physician after accruing 8,000 hours of experience, the Magnolia Tribune reported Feb. 18.
The hurdles arising from the CRC screening boom
Colorectal cancer screenings are booming, a trend driven largely by revised guidelines recommending screenings begin at age 45, as well as the lingering backlog of elective endoscopy cases from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gastroenterologists vs. red tape
From Stark law to prior authorization hurdles, gastroenterologist leaders see three major regulatory obstacles stifling industry growth and innovation.
Gastroenterologists vs. red tape
From Stark law to prior authorization hurdles, gastroenterologist leaders see three major regulatory obstacles stifling industry growth and innovation.
