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Initial claims denials up 18% since 2020: Report

Initial claims denials are up more than 18% since 2020, according to a Dec. 13 revenue cycle benchmarking report from Kodiak Solutions, formerly Crowe. 

The 19 best-managed healthcare companies of 2023

Nineteen healthcare companies are among the 250 best managed for 2023, as identified in the annual ranking by the Drucker Institute.

6 recent hospital lawsuits, settlements

From the former CEO of MetroHealth filing a motion to drop his lawsuit against the hospital’s board, to Washington University in St. Louis accusing the Missouri attorney general of violating HIPAA, here are six hospital lawsuits, settlements and legal …

New York hospital discloses data breach

Kingston, N.Y.-based HealthAlliance is notifying patients that an unauthorized party accessed some of its IT systems, potentially compromising patient information. 

11 health systems seeking revenue cycle vice presidents

Eleven hospitals and health systems recently posted job listings seeking revenue cycle vice presidents. 

Hospitals still reluctant to adopt virtual nursing, report says

A survey of hospital executives from digital health company Panda Health found that virtual nursing was the digital hospital tool with the lowest adoption rate and most overstated value.

Vanderbilt taps clinical support services leader

Nashville, Tenn,-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center has appointed Chad Fitzgerald as executive vice president and leader of its clinical support services division, effective Jan. 1.

Viewpoint: Why hospitals need more nursing homes

The lack of rehabilitation facilities and post-discharge care is causing financial and operational burdens for hospitals as well as decreasing patient safety and outcomes, Robert Glatter, MD, an emergency physician at New York City-based Lenox Hill Hos…

Epic looks to help hospitals maximize OR time

EHR giant Epic is utilizing predictive models within its workflows with the goal of allowing clinicians to release operating room time they are not using.

Minnesota system CEO defends benefit cuts in 2024 budget

The debate around Hennepin (Minn.) Healthcare’s budget left some government officials insisting on more oversight of top leader pay and worker benefits, according to the Star Tribune.