In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the push for consumer-centric strategies has dominated boardroom conversations and marketing playbooks.
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California hospital to pay $10.25M for false claims, physician self-referral scheme
Oroville (Calif.) Hospital agreed to pay $10.25 million to resolve false claims allegations stemming from medically unnecessary inpatient hospital admissions, a kickback and physician self-referral scheme and erroneous diagnosis code use.
15 profitable health systems in Q3
Despite rising operational costs and an evolving healthcare landscape, several health systems rebounded with strong financial performances in the third quarter.
Franciscan Physician Network adds cardiologist
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network has added Manoj Duggal, MD, to its staff.
3% operating margin won't 'keep you alive': Aspirus CEO
Matt Heywood, president and CEO of Aspirus Health, is aware of the potential economic and business challenges facing health systems. His understanding of these “adversity risks,” as he calls them, is helping shape Aspirus’ strategies.
NYU Langone expands cardiac services
New York City-based NYU Langone has expanded cardiology services at the NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. Previously, NYU Langone patients living in Brooklyn were travelling to Manhattan to receive advanced cardiac care.
MaineHealth names new CFO
Portland-based MaineHealth has named Richard Bayman its next CFO.
How an Intermountain community hospital earned vascular verification
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health’s St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., recently became the first community hospital in the nation to receive vascular verification from the American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vas…
Changing blood test protocol could improve patient care, catch disease sooner
Using personalized reference points in routine blood tests could improve patient health assessments and help diagnose diseases sooner, a recent Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital study found.
Where systems fail female physicians in career training: 8 notes
Eighteen percent of female physicians said their employer prioritizes their career growth, according to a recent Medscape report.
