The Joint Commission will hold a safety briefing with healthcare organizations at the start of every accreditation survey starting in 2023, the organization said Dec. 13.
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Alan Brass, former ProMedica CEO, dies at 74
Alan Brass, former CEO of Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica, died Dec. 9 at age 74, according to his obituary published in The Columbus Dispatch.
Surprise ground ambulance bills are next in government's crosshairs
An advisory committee will begin meeting in January to kick-start efforts to curb surprise medical bills from ground ambulances, The Washington Post reported Dec. 13.
10 biggest healthcare moves from Microsoft in 2022
From completing its $19.7 billion acquisition of Nuance to partnering with some of the largest hospitals and health systems, Microsoft is continuing its push into the healthcare industry.
9 health system CIO exits of 2022
Nine hospital and health system CIOs who have left their jobs in 2022:
Yale New Haven offering virtual physical therapy
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health System has partnered with musculoskeletal digital health company IncludeHealth to offer patients virtual physical therapy in their homes.
AAAHC releases 2022 benchmarking tool for ASC leaders
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care released a 2022 quality roadmap for ASC leaders to use for establishing benchmarks and care standards for their organizations, according to a Dec. 13 email sent to Becker’s.
Iterative Health, Gastro Health strike partnership
Cambridge, Mass.-based Iterative Health has partnered with gastroenterology platform Gastro Health to bring its AI tools to Gastro Health’s 150+ practices.
Telehealth startups share patient data with big tech companies
Telehealth startups offering private, on-demand virtual care have been sharing some of the sensitive information gathered during a patient’s intake and checkout process with big tech companies, TheMarkup reported Dec. 13.
HHS seeks input on national safety alliance
HHS has published a request for information on how it can best support the advancement of patient and healthcare worker safety as part of a new national alliance.
