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Why RCM is a top priority for healthtech investors

Over the past 18 months, healthtech investment volume has decreased as investors have endured inflation, elevated interest rates and greater uncertainty, Deloitte said in an Aug. 27 report. 

The right time to grow, per 2 CEOs

As hospital and health system transactions continue in the U.S., a number of them have involved academic health systems acquiring rural and community hospitals, as well as smaller health systems.

Bon Secours Mercy Health rebounds with $30M operating gain in Q2

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health reported $30.1 million in operating income (0.9% margin), a more than $123 million improvement on the $92.9 million operating loss (-3.1% margin) posted in the second quarter of 2023. 

2 Aspirus regional presidents to retire, successors named

Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health has named two regional presidents to succeed retiring leaders, effective Sept. 3.

5 states with the highest, lowest CLABSI rates

West Virginia has the highest central line-associated bloodstream infection rate in the country, while North Dakota has the lowest, CDC data shows. 

10 top secondary income streams for physicians

Thirty-six percent of physicians earned income from an employment source outside their practice in 2023 — up by 2% from 2022, according to Medical Economics’ 95th Physician Report released Aug. 14.

Inside the first 6 months of Novant's hospital-at-home program

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., has treated 52 patients through its hospital-at-home program since its official launch in March. The hospital is now focused on expanding the program to other regions, aiming to adm…

Inside the first 6 months of Novant's hospital-at-home program

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., has treated 52 patients through its hospital-at-home program since its official launch in March. The hospital is now focused on expanding the program to other regions, aiming to adm…

IU Health Physicians names new president

Indiana University Health and Indiana University School of Medicine, both based in Indianapolis, have named Michele Saysana, MD, senior vice president of academic medicine and executive associate dean for clinical affairs, effective Oct. 1.

IU Health Physicians names new president

Indiana University Health and Indiana University School of Medicine, both based in Indianapolis, have named Michele Saysana, MD, senior vice president of academic medicine and executive associate dean for clinical affairs, effective Oct. 1.