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The most urgent needs in medical education

Healthcare is rapidly changing, presenting challenges to new physicians and the organizations that train them.

4 health system revenue cycle exec moves in July

Becker’s has reported on four health systems naming new revenue cycle leaders in July: 

4 health system revenue cycle exec moves in July

Becker’s has reported on four health systems naming new revenue cycle leaders in July: 

Hospital assets shrink after PE purchases: Study

A recent JAMA network study found that hospital assets decreased 24% after being acquired by private equity. The study comes after a recent Becker’s LinkedIn poll found that 50% of respondents feel that PE ownership has a “mostly negative” effect on ho…

MultiPlan pushes back on insurer collusion allegations

MultiPlan executives are defending the company’s data and analytics services on Capitol Hill, Politico reported July 30. 

Missouri approves Mercy plans for $650M hospital

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy received unanimous approval from the Missouri Facilities Review Committee to build a $650 million medical campus in Wentzville, Mo. 

8 hospitals leading the way in antimicrobial stewardship

The Infectious Diseases Society of America has recognized eight hospitals for excellence in antimicrobial stewardship.

Chicagoland's 1,000-physician group taps former Springfield Clinic CFO

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care has named Chase Hammon CFO.

Change Healthcare begins breach notifications

UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare has begun sending out letters to individuals affected by its Feb. 21 ransomware attack. 

The costliest hospital drugs for infectious diseases

Hospitals spent about 7% of annual pharmaceutical spend on infectious disease treatments, according to a Vizient report released July 30.