Tenet says ‘cybersecurity incident’ disrupted hospital operations
Most critical functions have been restored following the incident last week, while affected facilities are starting to resume normal operations, according to the Texas-based operator.
Rising expenses at hospitals are unsustainable, AHA says
Hospital labor expenses per patient alone increased about 20% from 2019 to 2021, according to a new report from the hospital lobby.
Healthcare M&A slowed in Q1 amid economic concerns, omicron impact, KPMG says
Deals across the sector fell by a third in the period from the brisk pace at the end of last year as buyers weighed an economic slowdown, the Russian-Ukraine war and the impact of the omicron variant, according to a report from KPMG.
Rising expenses at hospitals is unsustainable, AHA says
“The dramatic rise in costs of labor, drugs, supplies and equipment continue to put enormous pressure on our ability to provide care to our patients and communities,” AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack said.
Teladoc names new chief medical officer
Vidya Raman-Tangella joins Teladoc from Amazon subsidiary AWS, where she led strategy for healthcare solutions.
Biden admin drops challenge to Texas Medicaid waiver
The state’s main hospital lobby called the waiver’s survival, which was also praised by Republicans late last week, a relief.
Massive pandemic pivot to telehealth tallied in Fair Health report
New data from the nonprofit confirms the explosive growth in telemedicine in the first year of the pandemic when other medical sites scaled back services.
AdventHealth eyes new hospital near Asheville
Asheville is an area well known in healthcare circles for its previous state-sanctioned monopoly. If approved, AdventHealth’s facility will be the second hospital in the area.
DOJ appeals surprise billing ruling in Texas
The Department of Justice intends to appeal a February ruling siding with the Texas Medical Association, saying arbiters should not weigh any factor more heavily than others when resolving payment disputes between payers and providers.
Managing provider licensure amid expanding telehealth
As the COVID-19 pandemic paved the way for expanded virtual care, telehealth has grown in adoption. How are your licensing processes adapting to this changing environment?