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How physicians lost money this year

Medscape surveyed 10,011 physicians on their experiences for its 2023 “Physician Wealth and Debt Report.”

Hospital layoffs will continue as razor-thin margins persist

Hospital margins have steadily improved in recent months as patient volumes rebounded but inflation and high labor costs continue to eat into hospital and health systems’ bottom lines.

Georgia physician found liable for $1.1M in false claims 

Ringgold, Ga.-based “alternative medicine” physician Charles Adams, MD, has been found liable for submitting $1.1 million worth of false diagnoses to Medicare for chelation therapy reimbursements, the Justice Department said June 16. 

CMS launches No Surprises Act consumer website

CMS launched a No Surprises Act website for consumers that outlines the rights patients have regarding surprise medical bills. 

Strike set at 3 Ascension hospitals

Members of the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United, are set to strike June 27 at three Ascension hospitals in Kansas and Texas. 

Wyoming health system names CEO

Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyo., has tapped Judd Dawson, DO, as its next CEO. 

Imposter syndrome, glass cliffs: 1 hospital CEO on tackling challenges

Two terms that have struck a nerve with Becker’s audience in the past year are “imposter syndrome” and the “glass cliff.” 

ChristianaCare opens cardiology practice in Maryland

Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare expanded its services in Maryland with the opening of ChristianaCare Cardiology at Elkton, according to a June 12 news release. 

Site-neutral pay reignited for HOPDs

MedPAC again advised CMS to move toward site-neutral pay for outpatient procedures to prevent consolidation and directing services to the highest pay setting in a June 15 report to Congress.

Delaware opts out of CRNA supervision requirement

Delaware has opted out of federal regulations requiring physician supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists.