Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to eliminate $186 million in past-due medical debt for more than 32,000 patients.
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Former executives sue Arkansas hospital after terminations
The former CEO and chief nursing officer at Eureka Springs (Ark.) Hospital have filed lawsuits against the hospital and six commission members, alleging wrongful termination in November after reporting staff complaints about the chief financial officer.
Nearly 1 in 4 US adults report chronic pain, CDC finds
In 2023, 24.3% of U.S. adults reported having chronic pain, and in the past three months, 8.5% experienced high-impact chronic pain, according to the CDC.
Intermountain's CFO on 'rigorous' process for nearly $2B in hospital investments
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is making substantial investments in its healthcare infrastructure.
10 most expensive Epic EHRs of '24
Epic had another busy year of health systems moving their EHRs to the company.
NCI-designated cancer center leader dies
Ken Cowan, MD, PhD, a long-time leader of the Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center’s NCI-designated cancer center, died Dec. 15.
Another study links Ozempic to rare vision loss
A preprint study confirmed an association between Ozempic’s active ingredient and an increased — but overall low — risk of vision loss.
Hackensack Meridian names VP of revenue cycle integration
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has named Erin Miller vice president of revenue cycle integration, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
Texas sues New York physician over abortion telehealth care
Texas’ attorney general is suing a New York physician for providing a Texas woman with abortion-inducing drugs via telehealth.
Hospital billing vendor to pay $2M over data breach
A hospital billing vendor has agreed to a $2 million settlement over a cyberattack that breached patient data from five health systems.
