West Burlington, Iowa-based Great River Health is outsourcing its medical coding functions, impacting 35 employees at the system’s West Burlington and Fort Madison hospitals, the Hawk Eye reported Oct. 4.
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What 7 revenue cycle leaders have told Becker’s about labor challenges this year
Labor shortages are one of the key issues looming over revenue cycle leaders. Here is what seven leaders have told Becker’s this year about the challenges they are facing or how they are tackling those issues:
Biden to nominate surgeon general to join WHO executive board
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, to serve as U.S. representative on the executive board of the World Health Organization, the White House said Oct. 4.
2 gastroenterologists making headlines
Here are two gastroenterologists moves Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 6:
Epic makes ‘significant donation’ to UW Health for nurse pipeline
Wisconsin Medicine, the philanthropic arm of UW Health and University of Wisconsin’s school of medicine and public health, is launching a workforce development initiative led by a “significant donation” from Epic.
Instacart’s medical supply delivery service and 7 more supply chain updates
Here are eight supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Sept. 27:
3 HCA Healthcare leaders to know
Here are three major leaders to know from Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, pulled from the company’s website:
Fairview workers reach tentative deal as Allina Health workers continue strike
Members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa have reached a tentative agreement with M Health Fairview on a first contract, and union members at Allina Health are on the second day of their three-day strike.
68% of California county physicians aim to leave public employment: survey
Physicians serving medical facilities in Santa Clara County, Calif., are speaking out against county management for the second time this year.
Georgia physician, pharmacist plead guilty to pill mill operation
Atlanta-based former gynecologist Anthony Mills and pharmacist Raphael Ogunsusi have pleaded guilty for their roles in operating a “pill mill” network, the U.S. Justice Department said Oct. 4.
