Intermountain names interim CEO
Lydia Jumonville has been tapped to lead the Utah-based health system following the departure of former chief executive Marc Harrison.
Biden admin adds 1.8M extra doses to monkeypox vaccine supply as New York urges more aid
Additional doses come amid rising demand, especially in hard-hit areas like New York where legislators are urging the Biden administration to invoke the Defense Production Act to produce more shots.
Employer health costs expected to rise 6.5% next year, report finds
The predicted rise, while a jump from the year prior, is still far below the 9.1% Consumer Price Index, a figure reflecting inflation.
Electronic data sharing between physicians and public health agencies rare, new ONC data finds
Fewer than one in five primary care physicians electronically exchanged patient health information with public health agencies in 2019, according to a new report from the Office of the National Coordinator.
CDC, facing criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow
The shakeup includes the creation of new offices, staffing moves and steps to expedite data releases, CDC director Rochelle Walensky informed staff on Wednesday.
Oak Street Health’s CMO weighs in on new ‘home run’ healthcare law for vulnerable patients
The primary care executive breaks down how the new law will help Oak Street’s at-risk patients and reflects on what Amazon’s latest acquisition means for the primary care space.
Slowing economy could ding insurers, Moody’s says
A slow down in the economy may result in job losses and clip commercial enrollment, which would push down a key earnings driver for insurers, Moody’s analysts said in a report sizing up challenges ahead.
Kaiser cancels over a thousand appointments amid clinician strike
About 1,600 follow up therapy appointments have been canceled so far this week, according to an email statement from the health system.
Payers, hospitals pleased as Biden signs sweeping health bill into law
The three-year continuation of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans should help millions afford coverage and create some revenue stability for payers and hospitals in a tricky operational environment.
Outlook for nonprofit hospitals is ‘deteriorating,’ Fitch says
The ratings agency revised its sector outlook from neutral as hospitals are squeezed by pricier labor, more expensive supplies due to inflation and investment losses.