Oak Street to enter 21st state with launch of Colorado clinics
The value-based primary care network also plans to enter additional cities in existing states with new centers in Augusta, Georgia; Lexington, Kentucky; and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
E-prescribing network Surescripts appoints Harvey as new CEO
Incoming CEO Frank Harvey is a pharmacist who has held numerous senior leadership roles in his more than three decades in the health sector.
Providence Health Plan taps new COO
Cheryl Morrison-Bornstein will play a central role in growing the regional health plan, building upon her experiences at other major healthcare organizations.
Teladoc hit with class-action suit alleging it misled investors
The complaint accuses the company, along with CEO Jason Gorevic and CFO Mala Murphy, of downplaying competition in the telehealth sector that stifled growth in mental health and chronic care businesses.
Healthcare payrolls recovering, still lag pre-pandemic levels
Hospitals led growth in healthcare jobs in May as the industry slowly rebuilds its pandemic-shaken workforce.
Leapfrog raises concerns about CMS proposal to suppress patient safety data
The CMS is the only source for this data, and without it the public will not have information on preventable complications such as bed sores, inpatient falls that result in a broken hip, or sepsis, Leapfrog executives said.
Emergency psychiatric care that finally works for patients
Up to 15% of emergency department visits now involve behavioral health emergencies, including substance use and mental health crises.
Reconciling fatigue to transform the future of medical education
Telemedicine. Virtual learning experiences. Remediation gaps. Born out of the pandemic, these innovations present opportunities for a medical education community currently faced with obstacles.
Trustees’ report shows additional breathing room for Medicare solvency, though concerns remain
Stronger-than-expected economic recovery from COVID-19 pushed back Medicare’s go-broke date by two years, though budget hawks are warning the sunnier outlook might rely on outdated assumptions.
FTC sues to block 2 hospital mergers
The agency said the separate deals in Utah and New Jersey would reduce competition and raise prices.