The Texas Medical Association’s lawsuit challenging the validity of the No Surprises Act’s independent dispute resolution could increase an already lengthy backlog, Bloomberg Law reported Nov. 28.
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Where remote work is up, down
The rate of remote workers varies widely among states, according to a LendingTree analysis published Nov. 28.
California hospital swaps Meditech for Oracle Cerner in $12M EHR migration
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast in Fort Bragg, Calif., is going live with a new Oracle Cerner EHR on Dec. 1.
When it comes to bad behavior, workplace incentives can be both ‘cure’ and ‘poison’
Leaders may believe that performance-based incentives, such as higher bonuses, will motivate employees to perform better. However, recent research suggests some workers reach those high targets through unethical means, The Washington Post reported Nov….
5 reasons hospitals are ramping up emergency preparations
Many hospitals are evolving their emergency preparedness procedures to protect against rising threats, from cyberattacks to extreme weather, Time reported Nov. 25.
Michigan ASC gains orthopedic certification
Troy, Mich.-based UnaSource Surgery Center has snagged Advanced Orthopaedic Certification from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the company said in a Nov. 28 email to Becker’s.
Montefiore reports 2nd straight loss as investment returns slump
New York City-based Montefiore Health System exacerbated losses in the first nine months of 2022 even as its operating revenues increased and expenses were largely stable.
UMass Chan Medical School unveils formal nurse preceptor training program
UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Mass., is working with partners to launch a formal nurse preceptor academy to address the New England region’s nursing shortage and increase access to care.
JPMorgan bets big on healthcare
While JPMorgan is a cornerstone of the global financial system, most observers don’t associate the 151-year-old firm with healthcare.
Physician pleads guilty to profiting from misbranded, tampered products
San Francisco physician Lindsay Clark, MD, and her medical practice pleaded guilty to charges of receiving and delivering misbranded drugs and misbranded and adulterated devices, the Justice Department said Nov. 28.
