Category: ROOT

HHS cuts Medicare appeals backlog by 99.8%

HHS has reduced its Medicare appeals backlog by 99.8 percent, according to an April 7 status report.

California healthcare minimum wage bill advances to Senate committee stage

The controversial Californian bill aimed at increasing the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 an hour is about to go through the Senate committee stage, according to an April 10 The Business Journal report.

Yale New Haven Hospital closes ED annex

Yale New Haven Hospital “ceased use” of its emergency use annex April 11 amid discussions to extend its Certificate of Occupancy. 

5 ways to offer flexibility without remote work

It’s no secret that employees want flexible work arrangements, but the definition of “flexible” remains a bit foggy. 

ASC Administrator of the Week: Matt Kraemer

Matt Kraemer, administrator of Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff, is Becker’s ASC Administrator of the Week.

ASC Administrator of the Week: Matt Kraemer

Matt Kraemer, administrator of Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff, is Becker’s ASC Administrator of the Week.

19 top systems, 27,556 open jobs

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with staffing challenges, including shortages. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals that were named to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.

Biden lifts COVID-19 national emergency classification

President Joe Biden signed legislation to end the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 numbers making gastroenterologists nervous

Here are five statistics gastroenterology leaders should keep an eye on: 

CEOs are burned out too: 7 things for ASC leaders to know

More CEOs nationwide left their jobs in February than any month since 2020, according to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.