Five health systems in North Carolina filed nearly all of the state’s hospital lawsuits against patients for unpaid bills, according to a Duke Law report.
Leading a team of oncology clinicians to propel patient success stories is no small feat, especially in a reality where 35 percent of these professionals take on extra work due to demand.
Bondholders of Mercy Iowa City have asked a judge to appoint an examiner to investigate why the hospital filed for bankruptcy protection without consulting them, The Gazette reported Aug. 15.
Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health has appointed chief medical officers to several of its community hospitals in a move that ensures each of the 10 facilities in its Southern Region are represented by a physician leader.