There have been plenty of contentious payer negotiations in the last year as hospitals request increased pay rates to match inflation and cover services for the community while insurers seek slower rate growth after the pandemic.
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4 Ozempic updates
Ozempic is facing increased competition from compounded versions and rival drugmakers, while potential side effects, including suicidal thoughts and hair loss, have spurred investigations into it and similar drugs.
Endeavor Health names new CIO
Evanston, Ill.-based Endeavor Health has named Deb Anderson as its new CIO.
Ohio hospital first to combine new heart clip with minimally invasive procedure
Cleveland-based University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the world to implant Medtronic’s Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system through a minimally invasive approach.
Colorado system in talks to acquire orthopedic clinics, ASC
Gunnison (Colo.) Valley Health is in talks with Vail-Summit Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery to acquire ownership of several of its locations, a spokesperson for the physician group told Becker’s.
Why Judy Faulkner has dressed up as a hippie, the Scarecrow at Epic meetings
Epic has themes — such as “Star Wars” or “Indiana Jones” — at its annual User Group Meetings to liven up what could otherwise be a tedious topic.
Northwell inches closer to Epic launch
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is making progress with its Epic EHR install.
Hackers say they didn't encrypt health system's data to not 'interfere with patient care'
A hacker group said it only stole data from Trenton, N.J.-based Capital Health — but didn’t encrypt it — “so as not to interfere with patient care,” databreaches.net reported Jan. 8.
10 providers seeking RCM talent
Ten hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle management expertise.
Nonprofit sues over Louisiana medical board diversity requirements
Do No Harm, a medical watchdog group based in Richmond, Va., has sued Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, challenging racial criteria for appointments to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
