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CMO
Cosmetic Surgeries Led to Disfiguring Injuries, Patients Allege
Cosmetic surgery chains have been the target of scores of medical malpractice and negligence lawsuits alleging disfiguring injuries ? including...
CFO
Diagnosis Debt: Trump Voters Wanted Relief from Medical Bills. For Millions, the Bills Are About to Get Bigger.
Patient advocates warn that the erosion of federal health care protections since Trump took office threatens to undermine Americans' financial...
CMO
Holy Cross Health Created a Rare Dual CMO and COO Role. Here's Why.
A primary goal of the dual CMO and COO role is integrating clinical care with operational leadership.
Payer
The Winning Edge for Employer GLP-1 Cost Containment
Hospitals and health systems must strategically manage rising GLP-1 costs while balancing workforce health and long-term financial sustainability.
Revenue Cycle
No Sign of a Slowdown in Rising Medical Costs
A new PwC report projects the medical cost trend will remain high in 2026, driven by soaring drug spending and...
CFO
Rent or Buy? Weighing the Financial Case for Medical Equipment Rental
The rent-vs.-buy decision is no longer a back-office issue. It?s a strategic lever?one that can improve liquidity, agility, and patient...
Payer
Perspective: Surprise Medical Bills Were Supposed to Be a Thing of the Past. Surprise — They're Not.
The No Surprises Act has been a phenomenal success in taking on some unfair medical billing practices, but it wasn't...
Payer
Insurers and Customers Brace for Double Whammy to Obamacare Premiums
Premiums will vary based on where consumers live, the type of plan they choose, and their insurer.
CEO
How Novant Health Is Tackling Rising Costs Without Compromising Mission
Nonprofit hospitals are particularly under duress to remain financially viable, says Novant Health?s COO.
Payer
Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills
When an ambulance company charges more than an insurer is willing to pay, patients can be left with a big...
CFO
HL Shorts: How UW Health Pushes Through Operational Barriers in Workforce
See how UW Health is handling operations barriers in its workforce transition.
Payer
Republican Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans
Signed into law, the bill will reverse many of the health coverage gains of the Biden and Obama administrations, whose...