City officials voted June 17 to extend a moratorium on development at Atlanta Medical Center for four more months, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
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Strategy is the new number crunching for healthcare finance leaders
Like many professions in healthcare, hospital and health system financial roles are evolving to keep up with the demand of a changing landscape. The focus has shifted away from crunching numbers all day to mixing in creative and strategic ways to keep …
Oracle Health's biggest moves in 2024
From tapping the former head of CMS under the Trump administration to oversee its EHR division to snagging new health system partnerships, here is a look at EHR vendor Oracle Health’s biggest moves so far in 2024:
Prior authorization is 'wreaking havoc': AMA survey
Prior authorization is “wreaking havoc” on patient outcomes, physician burnout and productivity, a recent American Medical Association survey found.
GLP-1s effective at pediatric weight management, BMI reduction
GLP-1s, specifically semaglutide, had the largest effect on decreasing body mass index and maintaining weight management in children, according to a study published June 18 in JAMA Network.
Intermountain's plan to architect the future workforce
Workforce has been a big challenge for the entire healthcare industry and Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has developed creative solutions to build a stronger foundation for the future.
CRNA pay by state, adjusted by cost of living | 2024
Among states with sufficient data available, Illinois has the highest hourly mean wage for certified registered nurse anesthetists, adjusted for the cost of living, and Utah has the lowest, according to Becker’s analysis.
Insured patients often save less with Mark Cuban's drug company: Study
Individuals with health insurance are more likely to spend less on generic drugs when using their benefits compared to going through Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company, according to a study published June 14 in JAMA Health Forum.
Closed Illinois hospital up for sale
Shuttered St. Margaret’s Health-Spring Valley (Ill.) is up for Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale with a bid deadline of 5 p.m. CT July 24.
Indiana Hospital Association launches 1st statewide flexible staffing pool
The Indiana Hospital Association has launched a statewide flexible staffing pool to aid its more than 170 member hospitals with staffing shortages, the system announced June 18.
