The American Medical Association and Medical Group Management Association praised the House Ways and Means Committee for passing a healthcare package that included a bill aiming to reform the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process.
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Top 5 rehab hospitals in the Midwest by state: US News
Here are the top five rehabilitation hospitals in all the Midwestern states, as defined by the census, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings.
HHS invests $11M to expand residencies in rural communities
HHS has invested nearly $11 million to create new residency programs in rural communities throughout the U.S.
HCA sees AI as a positive, CEO says
It may be too early to understand the full potential of AI in healthcare, but HCA Healthcare is expecting it to be a significant part of its digital future, CEO Sam Hazen said on the company’s second quarter earnings call July 27.
CHS-owned New Mexico hospital taps CFO
Andrew McDonald has been named CFO of Las Cruces, N.M.-based MountainView Regional Medical Center, according to a July 26 post on his LinkedIn page.
Indiana system opens $40M pharmacy hub
Indiana University Health, based in Indianapolis, recently unveiled its $40 million, 70,000-square-foot shared services pharmacy facility, according to a news release shared with Becker’s.
HCA expects further improvement on contract labor as overall Q2 expenses rise
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, which reported a 7.6 percent increase in expenses in its second quarter, saw its contract labor numbers down 20 percent in the period and expects a further decline for the rest of 2023.
Why UAB Medicine, Memorial Healthcare + OhioHealth were named empowering healthcare brands
Health systems that were named among the most empowering brands in healthcare told Becker’s they are “laser-focused” on putting patients first and personalizing their care.
Lifepoint names chief administrative and legal officer
Jennifer Peters was named executive vice president and chief administrative and legal officer of Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health.
15th person pleads guilty in connection with wholesaler prescription scheme
Another individual has been sentenced in connection to an ongoing investigation into a pharmaceutical prescription scheme centered around Wholesale Supply LLC, according to a July 25 Department of Justice news release.
