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Partnerships health systems are exploring 'for the first time'

Date
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 1:51 PM
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Health system leaders face mounting challenges that require bold, innovative strategies to ensure long-term financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Rising costs, workforce shortages and payer challenges are reshaping how hospitals

Patients caught in crossfire as hospital-payer fights escalate

Date
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 2:33 PM
Description

The rising cost of care, growing Medicare Advantage pain points, and frustrations over not receiving appropriate or timely payments from commercial insurers are key factors driving health systems to take a tougher stance in contract renewal

PET scan deserts: 7 things to know

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 9:35 AM
Description

Approximately 44.2 million people in the U.S. live more than 60 miles away from the nearest cardiac positron emission tomography center, according to a study published Aug. 28 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.

Pharmacy owners donate $38M to UIC

Date
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 2:29 PM
Description

University of Illinois Chicago's pharmacy school was gifted a $36 million endowment gift from the estate of late Chicago pharmacy owners Herbert and Carol Retzky, the Chicago Tribune reported Sept. 13. 

Phishing campaign hits Atrium Health

Date
Friday, September 13, 2024 - 2:11 PM
Description

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health recently fell victim to an email phishing campaign that compromised employee email accounts.

Radiology group urges CMS to reconsider cuts

Date
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 4:36 PM
Description

In a Sept. 9 letter to CMS, El Segundo, Calif.-based Radiology Partners expressed concerns over the proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, colorectal cancer screenings and radiation dose management. 

Reddit fuels awareness of 'no-burp syndrome'

Date
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 9:12 AM
Description

Physicians' awareness of a unique condition involving the inability to burp has grown largely due to patients' discussions on Reddit, according to KFF Health News.