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BCBS leans into site-neutral payments

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association released a policy statement backing site-neutral payments as a key focus for saving billions of dollars in the next decade.

Meet the supply chain leaders at US News' 5 top hospitals

The COVID-19 pandemic uprooted the supply chain industry and forced teams to find new approaches to disruptions. 

FBI takes down Hive ransomware

The FBI infiltrated notorious ransomware group Hive, which has targeted hospitals across the U.S., according to a report from the Justice Department.

Novant Health raises minimum wage to $17 per hour

Winston, Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health will raise its minimum wage from $15 per hour to $17 per hour, effective March 3. 

HCA posts $5.6B profit for 2022: 6 details

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw revenue of $15.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, up from $15.1 billion over the same period in 2021, according to its financial report released Jan. 27. 

UPMC backs health data company in $30M investment round

UPMC Enterprises, the venture capital arm of Pittsburgh-based UPMC Health, backed health data company Smile Digital Health in a $30 million series B financing round.

Physician burnout and depression continue to climb: Medscape

A recent Medscape report found physician burnout has increased to 53 percent — up 6 percent since 2021 — and 23 percent of physicians reported experiencing depression.

7 executive exits in 8 days

Nearly one month into 2023, executive exits continue at hospitals and health systems.

Former UCLA Health leader joins Latino-focused telehealth startup started by Amazon vets

Sarah Lopez, MD, a former patient safety officer for Los Angeles-based UCLA Health, has joined Latino-focused telehealth startup Zócalo Health as its first chief medical officer.

Corewell hospital names nurse CEO

Debbie Guido-Allen, RN, has been named the new president of Corewell Health Dearborn (Mich.) Hospital, a Jan. 26 article in Press & Guide stated. She will move to the role from her current position as the interim president of Corewell Health William Be…