As telehealth use expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, many states passed laws requiring payers to reimburse providers at the same rate as in-person visits. But not all of them.
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WHO lands on new name for monkeypox
The World Health Organization will rename monkeypox “MPOX” in an effort to destigmatize the virus amid growing pressure from senior Biden administration officials, Politico reported Nov. 22. The name change could be announced as early as Nov. 22.
Illinois court dismisses Blessing Health System’s attempt to halt hospital project
An Illinois court has dismissed Blessing Health System’s attempt to halt Quincy (Ill.) Medical Group’s QMG Hospital and QMG Birth Center, which were granted certificate of need applications April 24 by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review…
5 hospitals, health systems cutting services
The following service cuts by hospitals and health systems have been reported by Becker’s since Oct. 25:
UPMC revenue hits $18.9B, but operating income dips 75.5%: 5 notes
UPMC posted higher revenue in the first nine months of the year than in the same period in 2021, but the Pittsburgh-based health system’s operating income declined significantly year over year, according to financial documents released Nov. 22.
6 hospitals, health systems adding services
The following service additions at hospitals and health systems have been reported by Becker’s since Oct. 27:
California regulators, creditors agree to non-binding mediation in clinic chain’s bankruptcy case
Borrego Health officials, California regulators and creditors have agreed to non-binding mediation in the federally qualified health center’s bankruptcy case, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Nov. 11.
Hospital CEO exits slow
Eighty-five hospital CEOs exited their roles in the first 10 months of this year, down 10.5 percent from the 95 chiefs who stepped down from their positions in the same period of 2021, according to a Nov. 17 report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an…
2 Oregon hospitals declare crisis standards of care due to RSV
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, both in Portland, Ore., declared crisis standards of care on Nov 22.
Cleveland Clinic hospital cancels surgeries due to power issues
Canton, Ohio-based Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital canceled all surgeries and diverted patients from the emergency department after a fire at a city substation took out its power Nov. 22, The Repository reported.
