The incidence of several common healthcare-associated infections reported by U.S. hospitals increased in 2021, new CDC data shows.
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Judge rules county doesn’t have to pay 3 Florida hospitals for indigent care
Circuit Judge Andrea McHugh ruled against HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, the now defunct ShorePoint Health Venice (Fla.) and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital’s attempt to prove that a special act by the Florida Legislature and local ordinances cr…
CarolinaEast CEO addresses report alleging overcharges
The CEO of New Bern, N.C.-based CarolinaEast Health System is speaking out against a recent report alleging shady financial practices, the Sun Journal reported Nov. 11.
How 3 hospital-payer contract disputes could disrupt patient care
Hospitals challenged with staff shortages, declining inpatient volumes and rising expenses are looking to cut costs and increase revenue wherever possible, and many are pressing commercial payers for rate increases as they renegotiate contracts.
7 health systems ranked as best employers for veterans
Healthcare can be a great industry for veterans to enter after their service. On this Veterans Day, here are the seven best health system employers for veterans, per Military Times:
Kansas pediatrician pleads guilty to conducting $300K telemedicine scheme
Fredrick Dattel, MD, a Kansas City, Mo.-area pediatrician, pleaded guilty to a charge of making a false statement related to a healthcare matter because of his participation in a telehealth kickback scheme that billed Medicare $312,392.
Yale hospital acquisition plans draw concerns over competition
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health System’s proposed acquisition of three hospitals has attracted concern from local advocates who fear less competition will cause prices to spike, the Yale Daily News reported Nov. 11.
Top 10 states for endoscopy centers per capita
Wyoming has the most endoscopy centers per capita of any state in the U.S.
Best hospitals for billing ethics, per Money and Leapfrog
How ethically a hospital treats its patients’ wallets is a major factor in determining if that hospital can bring in patients. Money magazine and the Leapfrog Group named the best hospitals for patients looking for a fair bill.
Advanced practice registered nurse compensation: 7 facts
Certified registered nurse anesthetists had the highest pay of any advanced practice nurse in 2022 according to Medscape’s 2022 APRN compensation report.
