Epic released its new Showroom platform Jan. 17 to connect its customers with digital tools that work with its EHR.
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New York may stop hospitals from suing patients for medical debt
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed halting a policy requiring state-owned hospitals to file lawsuits against patients over medical debt, according to Syracuse.com.
Why the AMA focuses more on Medicare reimbursement than AI
Even though artificial intelligence is top of mind for many healthcare leaders, the American Medical Association said it’s more focused on Medicare reimbursement, Politico reported.
15 emerging RCM vendors, per KLAS
KLAS named 15 revenue cycle and operations companies among its emerging healthcare IT vendors for 2024.
Healthcare CEOs expect generative AI to replace staff in '24
Nearly 1 in 5 healthcare CEOs expect that generative artificial intelligence will replace at least 5% of their workforce in 2024, a new PricewaterhouseCoopers survey found.
35 states where respiratory virus levels remain high
Thirty-five states are experiencing high or very high respiratory virus activity, according to the CDC, despite a recent dip in flu hospital admissions and a slower increase in the rate of new COVID-19 hospitalizations.
World's 1st trillionaire less than 10 years away
The world’s first trillionaire will emerge within a decade, Oxfam International predicts.
5 recent HCA executive changes
Melissa Russo was selected as division vice president of HCA Midwest Physicians Services Group, a position she took on as of Dec. 31.
UPMC, Washington Health deal jumps through more hoops
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has planned a public hearing for the afternoon of Jan. 17 to take comments regarding Pittsburgh-based UPMC’s planned merger with Washington (Pa.) Health System, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Jan. 17.
CMS finalizes prior authorization rule expected to save $15B
CMS has finalized a rule to streamline the prior authorization process and improve the electronic exchange of health information that it estimates will save $15 billion over 10 years.
