Revenue Cycle Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 17

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 21, 2023
2024 MPFS proposed rule expands telehealth and dental coverage, steep cuts to conversion factor
NAHRI
New 2024 CMS proposal includes almost 3.4% cut in Medicare physician fees
ACDIS
'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)
NPR
Why most Oklahoma rural hospitals haven’t accepted Congress' offer to save them
Oklahoma Watch
As digital health tech proliferates, a new institute aims to cut through hype
STAT News
Changes in U.S. hospital financial performance during the COVID-19 PHE
JAMA Health Forum
BCBS plans in CA evaded $170M in taxes, whistleblower says
STAT News
What legacy tech teaches IT leaders about projects that last
CIO

Finance Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 17

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 21, 2023
Negotiations begin in proposed sale of St. Mary's Medical Center to UCSF
CBS Bay Area
Securing balance in healthcare executive compensation
Grant Thornton
New 2024 CMS proposal includes almost 3.4% cut in Medicare physician fees
ACDIS
Merit Health River Region closes mental health unit, leaving locals without care close by
WLBT 3
Why most Oklahoma rural hospitals haven’t accepted Congress' offer to save them
Oklahoma Watch
Merit Health River Region closes mental health unit, leaving locals without care close by
WLBT
Surge in heart procedures helps drive J&J revenue
The Wall Street Journal
CDC facing major funding cuts, with direct impact on state and local health departments
CNN
Changes in U.S. hospital financial performance during the COVID-19 PHE
JAMA Health Forum
Madera (CA) hospital seeks $80M loan from new program; 15 other hospitals pursue money, too 
The Fresno Bee
BCBS plans in CA evaded $170M in taxes, whistleblower says
STAT News
They lost their legs. Doctors and healthcare giants profited.
The New York Times

Strategy Headlines We Were Reading During The Week Of July 17

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 21, 2023
Three CT hospitals seek to close labor and delivery units. Here are arguments for and against.
Hartford Courant
Madera (CA) hospital seeks $80M loan from new program; 15 other hospitals pursue money, too
The Fresno Bee
Value-based healthcare battle: Kaiser-Geisinger vs. Amazon, CVS, Walmart
Forbes
Health Care Exeter Health president steps down after merger with Beth Israel Lahey
Boston Business Journal
Hospital M&A affect clinical labs
Dark Daily
St. Luke's hospital doubles its square footage in McCall (ID)
KTVB
Salem Health's CEO on emerging from staffing crisis with 1,100 new hires
Portland Business Journal
Teton Valley Health recruits new CEO from neighboring hospital
Jackson Hole News & Guide
St. Joseph's Health expects to name new CEO by the end of 2023
NorthJersey.com
Why most Oklahoma rural hospitals haven’t accepted Congress' offer to save them
Oklahoma Watch
Merit Health River Region closes mental health unit, leaving locals without care close by
WLBT 3
Health care merger dispute sees summary judgment bids from Feds
Benefits Pro
Corewell Health CEO to lead national hospital association board
MLive

Video: HealthLeaders Weekly Wrap

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 21, 2023

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The Exec: How to Create a Successful Nursing Practice Redesign

The Exec: A Systemwide, 12-Month Strategy to Collect $12M

How to Innovate and Excel as a Critical Access Hospital

Strategy Headlines We Were Reading During The Week Of July 10

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 14, 2023
Hospital receivership pitched as way to stop closures of vital community health centers
MassLive.com
Valley Health delays opening of $868M Paramus hospital. Here's the new date
NorthJersey.com
U.S. judge tosses securities class action against Teladoc after $18.5B merger
Law.com
Rutgers planned medical school merger raises opponents' blood pressure
NJ Spotlight News
Billings Clinic CEO shares vision
KTVQ
Finger Lakes Health to join URMC health system
Democrat & Chronicle
Bartlett Regional Hospital (AK) and Wildflower Court Complete Merger
KINY
New CDC director brings health care, public health experience to agency facing aftermath of pandemic
CNN
UCSF in talks to acquire two San Francisco hospitals, including the oldest in city
San Francisco Chronicle
Johnson Memorial Hospital (CT) makes a case for closing maternity ward
CT News Junkie
Mass General Brigham says cost cutting on track
Commonwealth
Marietta health system opening women, children's hospital thanks to $30M in state budget
The Columbus Dispatch
'I felt compelled': Why a Nashville lawmaker is helping save a rural hospital
News Channel 5
MN's new health system merger law: Key questions, answered
MPR
Complex Catholic hospital mergers pose ethics challenge for U.S. bishops
Catholic News Agency

Video: HealthLeaders Weekly Wrap

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 14, 2023

The Weekly Wrap, HealthLeaders' video series, brings you a quick look at what we're covering around the healthcare industry.

New episodes will be released each Friday.

Subscribe now to HealthLeaders YouTube channel to catch all the episodes. Don’t miss out!

Check out our featured stories and podcast for the week:

The Exec: As President and CEO of Healthfirst, Pat Wang Leads a Plan That Serves the World

The Exec: 'Servant Leadership is a Good Fit for Healthcare'

Innovating Value-Based Kidney Care with Interwell Health CEO Bobby Sepucha

Finance Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 3

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 7, 2023
Kootenai Health on track for nonprofit conversion
CDA Press
State takeover floated as a potential solution for hospital closures
WGBH News
OHSU board approves $4.9B budget, looks to grow high-margin services
Portland Business Journal
Wisconsin healthcare groups say new state budget helps address workforce shortage
WPR.org
Eli Lilly surpasses UnitedHealth as world’s biggest health-care firm
Bloomberg
Carney Hospital walks financial tightrope to avoid closing
The Bay State Banner
Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1B
PBS Newshour / AP
Anthem Medicaid members allotted 90 days for care at Mercy Health's Ohio hospitals
The Repository
Walgreens will close 150 stores
Supermarket News
One hospital closes. Others cut services. Inside the massive changes at Western New York's community, rural hospitals
The Buffalo News
Baptist Health, South Florida’s biggest healthcare provider, offers buyouts to cut costs
Miami Herald
IU Health Blackford Hospital to no longer offer emergency care, inpatient services
The Star Press

Revenue Cycle Headlines We Were Reading During The Week of July 3

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 7, 2023
State takeover floated as a potential solution for hospital closures
WGBH News
OHSU board approves $4.9B budget, looks to grow high-margin services
Portland Business Journal
Wisconsin healthcare groups say new state budget helps address workforce shortage
WPR.org
Four steps to enhance sustainable procurement in healthcare
Insights
Patient versus algorithm
The Reg Review
4 key roles that define transformational IT leaders today
CIO

Healthcare Human Resource Headlines We Read During The Week Of July 3

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 7, 2023
Stricter regulations for staffing of Pennsylvania nursing homes go in effect this Saturday
Philadelphia Inquirer
Opinion: Invest in nurses to transform CT health systems
News Times
Indiana police officer Heather Glenn and man killed as confrontation at hospital leads to gunfire
CBS News
NY passed new rules on mandatory overtime for nurses
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
How healthcare is addressing a diminishing workforce
JLL
Industry experts agree: It's never too soon to start planning for your next CEO
Fortune

Marketing Headlines We Were Reading During The Week Of July 3

HealthLeaders Media Staff, July 7, 2023
Patient versus algorithm
The Reg Review
Rite Aid could be looking at more store closings
Supermarket News
Walgreens will close 150 stores
Supermarket News
Scientists make common pain killers from pine trees instead of crude oil
Phys.org
Four steps to enhance sustainable procurement in healthcare
Insights
A high BMI is not necessarily associated with a higher risk of death, study finds
NBC
Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1B
PBS Newshour / AP

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