The U.S. unemployment rate sits at 3.5 percent, down from a high of 14.7 percent in April 2020, due to a combination of vaccinations and states removing restrictions. But inflation and a possible recession could drive the unemployment rate higher if th…
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CFO to resign from North Dakota health system
Grand Forks, N.D.-based Altru Health System is on the hunt for a new CFO after Doug Arvin announced plans to resign, effective Feb. 3, according to the Grand Forks Herald.
The Joint Commission announces 2022 safety award recipients
The Joint Commission, in partnership with the National Quality Forum, has announced the recipients of the 2022 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards, with honorees including individual physicians and care organizations.
Where No Surprises Act disputes are most common
ASCs are the fourth most common location for No Surprises Act disputes that occurred between April 15 and Sept. 30, according to CMS’ initial report on the independent dispute resolution process.
9 board, chair appointments in 2023
From GI Alliance to Capital Digestive Care, Becker’s has reported on nine new board member and chair appointments so far in 2023.
Value-based care in 2023: 3 notes
Here are three updates about value-based care that ASCs need to know:
Former gubernatorial candidate pleads guilty to trespassing at Idaho hospital
Ammon Bundy, a former candidate for Idaho governor and founder of the activist People’s Rights Network, pleaded guilty Jan. 23 to trespassing outside St. Luke’s Meridian (Idaho) Medical Center, according to Idaho Reports.
Cleveland considering $190M medical debt relief proposal
The Cleveland City Council has introduced an ordinance that, if passed, could eliminate an estimated $190 million for 48,000 city residents, NBC affiliate WKYC reported Jan. 23.
Samsung, IntelliTek Health partner on healthcare virtual assistant
Samsung has partnered with developer of patient-facing virtual assistant tools IntelliTek Health to bring artificial intelligence and digital voice assistance to the post-discharge process.
Meditech to add clinical direct messaging into EHR
Meditech has partnered with interoperability and connectivity services provider MedAllies to integrate clinical direct messaging into its EHR system.
