Category: ROOT

National Medical Billing Services rebrands to nimble solutions

National Medical Billing Services rebranded to nimble solutions to align with its core values of agility, innovation and client-centricity.

The key factor leading physician money loss? Prior authorization

When Becker’s asked six top physician leaders what is losing them money right now, the answer was clear — prior authorizations. 

RN pay for all 50 states adjusted by cost of living | 2023

The average hourly pay for registered nurses in the U.S. is $42.80, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey, but wages can very based on the cost of living in every state.

Kaiser, Geisinger and Risant Health: The story so far

Oakland, Calif.-based healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente made headlines April 26 when it agreed to acquire Geisinger Health to form a new nonprofit health system, Risant Health.

Kaiser appoints senior vice president for Santa Rosa market

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has appointed Abhishek Dosi senior vice president and area manager of its Santa Rosa service area, effective May 15.

Atrium opens first virtual care clinic in a housing community

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has opened a virtual care clinic at a local apartment complex.

Stanford Medicine awarded $100K for AI tool that identifies heart attack risk

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine was awarded $100,000 for its artificial intelligence tool that can identify patients who are at risk of a heart attack. 

Indiana health system adds e-check-in tool to Epic

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health has added electronic check-in options to its Epic EHR system.

Socioeconomic diversity of medical school students has dropped: Study

The percentage of U.S. medical school applicants and graduates coming from higher-income households is increasing, according to a study published May 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Debt ceiling breach could have ripple effect on healthcare system: Report

A potential debt ceiling breach could have severe consequences for the healthcare system, Barron’s reported May 12 .