Nonprofit hospital operating margin increased on average year over year in June, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report, released Aug. 5.
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Payers increasingly using information requests to deny care: Report
Payers are delaying billions of dollars in payments by increasingly using requests for more information to initially deny claims from health systems and medical practices, according to a report from Kodiak Solutions.
NYC Health + Hospitals execs publish textbook on COVID response
Three executives at NYC Health + Hospitals have released a 400-page textbook featuring lessons in crisis management based on the health system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaiser Permanente, 2 systems back health tech company
The venture capital arms of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente and two other health systems participated in a $10.5 million funding round Aug. 20 for a supply chain tech startup.
A landmark year for CEO turnover
CEO turnover is common in healthcare, as top leaders leave their organizations for various reasons. However, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant executive changes.
A landmark year for CEO turnover
CEO turnover is common in healthcare, as top leaders leave their organizations for various reasons. However, 2024 is shaping up to be a year of significant executive changes.
U of California offers wage increases to 18,000+ employees
The University of California in Oakland has offered wage increases totaling $260 million to members of the Union of Professional and Technical Employees who work across its 10 campuses, six academic health systems and three nationally affiliated labs.
Georgia hospital hit with ransomware
A Georgia hospital confirmed it fell victim to a ransomware attack.
CDC issues Oropouche virus advisory: 8 things to know
The CDC has issued a health advisory to clinicians and public health authorities due to the increase of Oropouche virus cases in the Americas.
Mayo Clinic posts $449M Q2 operating gain, 8.9% margin
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic reported an operating income of $449 million (8.9% margin) in the second quarter, a substantial improvement on the $300 million operating gain (5.9% margin) it posted in the same period last year.
