Labor and supply expenses for hospitals dropped from June to July, but are still much higher than they were pre-pandemic, according to Kaufman Hall’s August National Hospital Flash Report released Aug. 28.
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Washington physician fined, license restricted for prescribing ivermectin
The Washington Medical Commission has fined a physician and restricted his medical license for prescribing ivermectin to patients as a treatment for COVID-19 and spreading misinformation, The Chronicle reported Aug. 25.
Epic integrates 2-way patient texting to software
Epic Systems has integrated two-way patient texting, which allows hospitals and health systems using its software to offer patients mobile messaging that can send them alerts about appointments, prescriptions and billing.
Why hospitals should prepare for a month of downtime after cyberattack
The Joint Commission says hospitals and health systems should prepare to be on downtime for at least a month following a cyberattack, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Amazon Clinic CMO 'surprised' by high consumer demand
Amazon Clinic launched nationally earlier this year, partially motivated by high consumer demand, according to Forbes.
Financial performance worsens in July, Kaufman Hall says
Healthcare expenses declined in July, but not by enough to offset revenue losses, Kaufman Hall said in its latest National Hospital Flash Report.
HHS loses 4th No Surprises Act lawsuit
A federal judge for the fourth time sided with the Texas Medical Association in legal challenges over the No Surprises Act.
Power restored at California hospital that evacuated 200+ patients
Los Angeles-based Adventist Health White Memorial has resumed normal operations after a power outage forced the hospital to evacuate more than 200 patients Aug. 22, a spokesperson told Becker’s.
Health systems can be disruptors too, says Banner Health CEO
Peter Fine has led Phoenix-based Banner Health, a nonprofit system including 33 hospitals and other services in six states, since 2000.
Crozer Health heals systems after ransomware attack
Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health confirmed to Becker’s that its computer systems are back online after an Aug. 3 ransomware attack on its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, rendered them offline.
