Six health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents.
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Are nursing home deaths amid a power outage manslaughter? Florida court to decide
A Florida nursing home administrator is on trial for the overheating deaths of nine patients after Hurricane Irma in 2017 in what his attorney calls a “scapegoat” case, ABC News reported Feb. 6.
Tower Health suffers rating downgrade amid persistent financial struggles
Troubled West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health, which is currently undergoing a strategic review and selling off several assets, suffered a rating downgrade on its bonds, S&P Global reported Feb. 6, adding that the outlook is negative.
'Mmm hmm.' 'Uh-uh': Study says Google, Amazon medical transcription services miss nuances
“Mmm hmm.” “Uh-uh.” When your physician answers your questions with those phrases, you understand. But the artificial intelligence listening to your conversation might not.
How the No Surprise Act affects anesthesia: NorthStar Anesthesia CEO
It’s been over a year since the U.S. government’s No Surprises Act, legislation seeking to prevent surprise medical bills, came into effect.
AHA president has 4 asks for the government
Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, wants four things from the federal government to help the 6 million people working in hospitals, according to a column he wrote for The Hill.
Denver Health has ratings affirmed at 'BBB' following $60M loss
Denver Health and Hospital Authority had its overall and specific bond ratings affirmed at “BBB” as the Colorado safety-net system targets a stable operating environment by 2025, Fitch Ratings said Feb. 7.
Anonymous $25M gift to Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to establish new research center
An anonymous donor’s $25 million gift to Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will establish the Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
17 hospitals, health systems reporting net operating losses
Healthcare organizations across the country reported financial results in January.
Roanoke Ambulatory Surgery Center cancels patient debt following Medicare dispute
After a year of phone calls and appeals, a patient of a Virginia ASC has had her medical debt canceled after Medicare refused to cover a procedure that was moved from a hospital to an ASC, according to a Feb. 6 report from The Roanoke Times.
