From workplace violence to affordability, medical association leaders have their eyes on several issues in the healthcare field that need to be changed.
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McLaren debuts ER self-scheduling for patients
In a bid to reduce wait times, Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health is now offering an online scheduling option for patients seeking care at two of its emergency departments.
Hospital financial performance linked to analytics, AI strategy
Technology has become one of the dividing lines between financially successful and struggling hospitals, according to Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report, released Feb. 28.
TikTok sparks misinformation, fears about 'mysterious virus' spread
Multiple videos have been circulating on TikTok with individuals claiming to be sick with a ‘mysterious virus’ after testing negative for three of the most prevalent viruses currently in circulation across the U.S.: COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncyt…
Major R1 RCM shareholder opposes acquisition offer
One of R1 RCM’s largest shareholders is asking the revenue cycle management company’s board to reject a potential offer to take the firm private.
Hackensack Meridian taps EVP of revenue operations
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health has named Leah Klinke executive vice president of revenue operations, according to a post on her LinkedIn page.
Texas hospital receives $70M to expand behavioral health division
Baptist Behavioral Health, part of Beaumont, Texas-based Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, has received $70 million in improvement funding from the 88th Texas Legislature.
Long COVID therapies drag as research chugs along
Patient advocates and physicians are growing frustrated about the lack of treatments for long COVID-19 despite more than $1 billion of federal investments and continuous research, USA Today reported Feb. 26.
PBMs not complying with federal probe: FTC
In June 2022, the Federal Trade Commission launched a probe into the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers and how they affect drug affordability and access. No PBM has fully complied with the probe, FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a recent lette…
UPMC back in the red with $198M operating loss, -0.7% margin
Pittsburgh-based UPMC reported a $198 million operating loss (-0.7% margin) in 2023, down from a $162 million gain ((0.6% margin) in 2022, according to financial documents published Feb. 28.
