Chicago-based Cook County Health, the largest provider in its service area for low-income and uninsured people, estimates it will lose $40 million because of patients losing their Medicaid coverage, according to a June 22 WBEZ Chicago report.
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5 prior authorization moves to know
Here are five prior authorization updates Becker’s has reported on since May 25:
Ozempic could lower patients' 'food noise'
Novo Nordisk’s popular Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic has noted numerous odd results, from faces deflating to bizarre dreams, and its patients are seeing another strange side effect: less “food noise.”
UnitedHealthcare clarifies process for new 'advanced notification' process
UnitedHealthcare hasposted new guidance to its website clarifying its advanced notification process, which it originally announced June 1 in place of a planned prior authorization program.
Duke LifePoint hospital begins $10.6M ER renovation
Sanford, N.C.-based Central Carolina Hospital started a two-year, $10.6 million emergency department renovation project June 19.
VA EHR program to continue despite Oracle Cerner layoffs reportedly tied to rollout
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs expects Oracle Cerner to deliver on its $10 billion EHR contract despite layoffs reportedly tied to the program, NextGov/FCW reported June 22.
States ranked by healthcare affordability
Texas is the worst state for healthcare access and affordability, according to a June 22 report from the Commonwealth Fund.
Mayo Clinic + U. of Minnesota establish nurse-midwifery program
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis have partnered to launch a nurse-midwifery training program, which is set to begin in the fall of 2024, according to a June 22 news release.
Sport medicine clinic, surgery center hit in cyberattack
Vincera Institute, a sports medicine facility in Philadelphia, has issued a notice regarding a ransomware attack that occurred April 29.
37 hospital, health system executive resignations in 2023
A number of hospital and health system executives have stepped down or announced plans to step down from their positions.
