As physicians face more reimbursement cuts, Kerry Willis, MD, is predicting payers will face backlash.
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Amazon's $3.9B primary care deal and 3 more updates
Here are four major healthcare moves made by Amazon since Feb. 16:
Heat could increase cardiovascular deaths fivefold in 40 years
Increased heat days due to climate change could increase cardiovascular deaths fivefold by 2065, TCTMD reported March 2.
Walgreens reverses plan to dispense abortion pills in some states
Walgreens will not dispense abortion pills in several states where they remain legal. The move comes in response to pressure from Republican attorneys general, who last month wrote a letter to the company threatening legal action if it begins dispensin…
MU Healthcare names Dr. Emily Fondahn chief quality officer
University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia has appointed Emily Fondahn, MD, chief quality officer, effective April 25.
Wake Forest Baptist settles Medicare overpayment allegation for $756K
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, now part of Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health, has agreed to pay $757,585 to settle claims that it overpaid for Medicare, The Center Square reported March 3.
HCA hospital taps nursing leader as COO
Katie Bruels, DNP, MSN, RN, was named COO of Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan., part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.
Lifepoint Health joins coalition aimed at combating health misinformation
Nashville, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health joined an alliance, alongside 49 other organizations, aimed at providing patients with access to evidence-based information.
WellSpan billing statements go paperless
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is moving to paperless statements with MyWellSpan accounts.
Northern Light hospital president stepping down
Rand O’Leary will be stepping down as president of Bangor-based Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
