Colorado rural hospitals that could receive $3 million in funding from Medicare if they drop inpatient care and keep an emergency room are declining the program and opting to keep their inpatient care, the Greeley Tribune reported Jan. 23.
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13 top reasons for claims denials
Authorizations, provider eligibility and code inaccuracies were among the top reasons health system officials said claims are denied, according to a recent report from Experian Health.
Halifax Health suffers from contract labor costs but posts positive operating income
Daytona Beach, Fla.-based Halifax Health reported positive operating income in 2022 even as contract labor costs continued to pose the system a significant challenge.
How children's hospitals are tackling gun safety
In the last two years, St. Louis Children’s Hospital has given out about 5,000 free gun locks to anyone who needs them, no questions asked. Leaders at the hospital say the initiative is one example of how healthcare organizations can address the nation…
5 ASC, health system executive moves in 5 days
Here are five ASC leadership changes reported by Becker’s since Jan. 18:
How physician net worth, debt has changed in the last 5 years
The number of physicians with a net worth between $1 million and $5 million has increased since 2018, with a slight dip in 2020. Here are three main ways physician net worth and debt has changed in the last five years according to Medscape’s annual “Ph…
ACHE nominates chair-elect, 4 governors
Five healthcare leaders from across the country have been nominated to the American College of Healthcare Executives.
American Academy of Pediatrics unveils new guidelines for hospitalized adolescents
Adolescents between 11 and 20 years of age make up around 20 percent of pediatric hospital admissions in the U.S. and on top of that, 20 percent of children under 18 also are said to have a special healthcare need, which the American Academy of Pediatr…
Strategic Contract Management: The Key to Successful Physician Onboarding
As healthcare organizations strive to provide quality care in the face of an evolving payment, regulatory and employment landscape, a standardized approach to physician contract management can help to define their most vital relationships from the star…
312-bed hospital closure in Florida leaves community strained
Competition closing would in other circumstances perhaps be positive, but an unexpected closure of ShorePoint Venice Hospital in North Venice, Fla., will now leave the community with 312 fewer hospital beds for patients. As a result, the remaining hosp…
