Category: ROOT

'A2' rating affirmed for Inspira but outlook revised downward

The outlook for Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health was revised to stable from positive amid its “adequate” financial profile, Moody’s said Jan 6.

Top operational challenges increasing denials

Forty-two percent of revenue cycle leaders said claims denials are increasing, according to a recent report from Experian Health.

Nurses strike at 2 New York City hospitals

Members of the New York State Nurses Association went on strike Jan. 9 at two New York City hospitals: Mount Sinai Medical Center on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

Remote work likely to stick, even in economic slowdown

Employees enjoyed a more flexible, comfortable workplace without having to commute to the office at the pandemic’s height. Now, they are fighting to keep remote work an option — and some employers are reeling back their hesitancy, The New York Times re…

The tripledemic, post-holidays: Where things stand

Heading into the second week of the new year, experts have their eye on COVID-19 as respiratory syncytial virus and the flu continue to recede. 

Dr. Eric Topol: 'XBB.1.5 is no slouch' 

The emergence of the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 should serve as a wake-up call for the U.S. to reinvest in new vaccines, therapeutics and surveillance efforts, Eric Topol, MD, founder and director of Scripps Research Translational …

9-building medical office portfolio in Georgia sold

A nine-building medical office portfolio with properties in the Atlanta and Rome, Ga., area was purchased by AW Property Co., Commercial Property Executive reported Jan. 9.

10 providers seeking RCM talent

Ten hospitals or health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.

Carbon Health lays off more than 200 employees

Primary care disruptor Carbon Health has laid off more than 200 employees, CEO Eren Bali wrote on Twitter.

HCA hospitals make 12 executive changes

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has continued to rearrange executives following the creation of new operating groups this past fall.