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8 health systems outsourcing RCM functions

Becker’s has reported on seven health systems that have opted to outsource finance jobs or other revenue cycle functions in 2024:

Top 6 billionaires in US healthcare

The latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which consistently ranks the world’s 500 richest people across industries, includes six leaders from U.S. healthcare. 

How Allina is tackling the nursing shortage

Minneapolis-based Allina Health plans to combat the national nursing shortage through various long-term initiatives, including improved orientation programs, developing programs for nurse leadership and establishing an RN residency program.

50 years, 9 lessons — 1 CNO on long-term nursing trends

Nancy Bisco, BSN, RN, has many life lessons to share after her 50-year career, most of which was spent in leadership roles.

CMS unveils more AHEAD model details

CMS has released more information about the new population health-focused payment model it is launching aimed at addressing chronic disease, behavioral health and overall improvement of care management for states’ populations.

HCA Virginia hospital names CEO

Nathan Vooys is the new CEO of Reston (Va.) Hospital Center, a 243-bed facility that is part of HCA Virginia Health System.

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth taps CEO

Monica Reed, MD, has been named president and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, according to a Feb. 19 LinkedIn post from the health system. 

Viewpoint: Steward CEO's yacht 'symptom of a deeper problem'

The CEO of Steward Health Care has come under fire for purchasing a $40 million yacht as his health system owes approximately $50 million in rent, and Massachusetts officials grapple with the possibility of sudden hospital closures. According to one Ma…

Indiana health system strikes ASC joint venture

Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Health is forming an ambulatory surgical center joint venture with Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners to expand its surgical care offerings with independent physician groups.

Providence details improvements for prevention of sepsis in newborns

Group B streptococcus is notorious for leading to sepsis in newborns. While there are guidelines for treating the condition, adhering to them is not always followed.