CMS released its 2023 payment and procedure updates for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, finalizing an update of 3.8 percent.
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Ascension hospital closes pediatric oncology practice
Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit closed its Meade Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Center, according to a statement shared with Becker’s Nov. 2.
CMS expands colorectal cancer screening coverage: 2 things to know
CMS has expanded colorectal cancer screening coverage as part of its finalized 2023 Physician Fee Schedule released Nov. 1.
U of Missouri study finds high prevalence of COVID-19, flu coinfections
During the 2021-2022 influenza season, central Missouri saw a high prevalence of people coinfected with COVID-19 and the flu, according to a study involving 462 patients.
Virginia’s first college of public health launched
Fairfax, Va.-based George Mason University introduced the state’s first and only college of public health to meet the growing need for skilled health professionals and researchers.
WakeMed sued for allegedly sending patient data to Facebook
Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed is facing a patient-led lawsuit for installing a pixel tracking tool from Facebook on its website and patient portal that allegedly led to patient data being sent to the social media company.
Researchers create 1st preclinical model for appendiceal cancer
Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health created the first preclinical model of appendiceal cancer, opening the door for further research.
CMS releases Rural Emergency Hospital final rule: 5 things to know
CMS unveiled the final rules for the Rural Emergency Hospital designation that is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
Physician leaders balk at Medicare 4.48% physician fee cut
Physicians have voiced their frustration at Medicare’s physician fee schedule final rule, released Nov. 1, which will reduce the conversion factor by 4.48 percent to $33.06 and potentially decrease access to care for the Medicare population.
‘We are not going to “resilience” our way out’: 4 chief wellness officers on combating burnout
“Burnout” has become a buzzword across hospitals and health systems, a snappy name for the exhaustion, depersonalization and loss of interest dragging down an overexerted workforce. But burnout is more than a well-worn descriptor for tired providers; i…
