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Emory allocates $100M for employee raises

Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare has set aside $100 million to provide raises to its employees after reporting an improved operating performance this year, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

CMS extends dispute process amid Change hack

In response to the February ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, CMS is introducing special measures to assist affected organizations in navigating the federal independent dispute resolution process under the No Surprises Act.

After 24 years as CEO of Banner, Peter Fine pinpoints the most important traits for leaders

When Peter Fine joined Banner Health as president and CEO, the system had about $1.2 billion in revenue and was, as he describes it, “basically a hospital company.”

OpenAI digs deeper into healthcare

OpenAI is growing its presence in healthcare to accelerate cancer patient treatment.

Michael Dowling on the healthcare crisis right under our noses

Healthcare leaders are grappling with a daunting healthcare challenge that persists quietly. Day-to-day, it doesn’t trigger loud alarms, emergency press conferences, or AI pilots, but addressing it will take immense collective effort.

Amazon's One Medical scrutinized for its handling of some patient calls

Amazon’s One Medical is facing scrutiny after leaked documents show one of its call centers failed to escalate calls from senior patients with urgent symptoms, The Washington Post reported June 15.

Penn Health CEO on piecing together the healthcare hiring puzzle

Superhero. Astronaut. President. The world of employment can feel like your oyster as a child dreaming of a future career. It’s this type of passion and excitement that Kevin Mahoney, CEO of Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Health System, …

Michael Dowling's 3 thoughts on great leadership

Michael Dowling, president and CEO of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, helms the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York state.

10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements

From the Supreme Court ruling in favor to the FDA to a judge ordering Prospect Medical to pay more than $17 million within 10 days, here are 10 recent healthcare industry lawsuits, settlements and legal developments Becker’s has reported since June 10:

Creating 'hometown flavor' in cancer care

Like many small hospitals, Doylestown (Pa.) Health provides cancer care but often sees patients going to larger centers such as Fox Chase Cancer Center or Penn Medicine, both based in Philadelphia. This has led Sean Reinhardt, MD, chief medical officer…